Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, and Maritime Chokepoints

Held stationary near Qeshm Island for a second consecutive day at effectively the same position, consistent with an ongoing seizure; confirmed by public reporting — the first confirmed Iranian seizure since two container ships were taken on 22 June.

Struck by an unknown projectile in the engine room while transiting outbound via the southern corridor, killing the chief engineer; shares beneficial ownership with a bulk carrier struck two weeks earlier.

Struck by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz; no injuries reported and the vessel continued its voyage under its own power.

Struck by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz; no injuries reported and the vessel continued its voyage under its own power.

Struck near al-Mokha, Yemen; three crew members killed. Houthis claim the strike, saying the cargo was military equipment; Yemen's government says it was food cargo.

UAE reported Iran struck an ADNOC-linked vessel with a missile; no injuries reported. The specific vessel has not yet been confirmed.

Struck by claimed ballistic missiles while moving between two domestic Saudi Red Sea ports, well outside the chokepoint itself — the 8th Saudi-linked tanker hit since the blockade began. Weapon type and impact remain independently unconfirmed.

Claimed ballistic-missile strike forcing a course reversal. AIS shows a continuous eastward transit toward the vessel's stated destination with no visible reversal, leaving the claim unverified and evidentially contested.

Struck by an unknown projectile, the same location as a 2 August incident; identified with medium-high confidence via satellite (dark, smoke visible at stern). Identity/damage status not officially released.

Struck by an explosives-laden boat and sank; all 14 crew rescued without casualties. Vessel had been AIS-dark since 21 June. Assessed as a Houthi attack based on strike location and method.

Struck while transiting the strait's southern corridor dark, carrying Qatari-origin cargo; identified via two independent reports. Follows the reported forced turnaround of a separate Qatari-linked LNG carrier earlier in the week.

Struck while sailing in the Red Sea; minor vessel damage, vessel continued to destination, crew safe. Had gone AIS-dark leaving Yanbu days earlier; no attack claim issued as of 20:00 UTC.

Struck by an unidentified projectile; fire onboard, no reported casualties. First reported attack since the 20 Jul Saudi blockade declaration.

Kuwait state-owned tanker struck overnight after over a month transmitting AIS-dark; crew abandoned ship, adrift in a lifeboat.

Struck while transiting AIS-dark; left adrift and on fire, crew abandoned ship and was recovered by tugboat.

Struck alongside a second tanker in the same incident; had been transmitting AIS-dark for 8 days prior to the strike.

Struck by an Iranian cruise missile in the strait's southern lane; the fire killed one crew member and injured others aboard.

Struck in the same missile attack as Mombasa B; among the eight crew injured across both vessels, four in serious or critical condition.

Cyprus-flagged container ship struck by IRGC forces while transiting the strait on an alleged unauthorized route; severe engine-room fire disabled the vessel. Crew abandoned ship; one crew member reported missing.

Qatari-flagged LNG carrier struck by a projectile while transiting outbound with AIS off; engine-room fire, no casualties. Vessel had been AIS-dark for 19 days at time of attack.

Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker (IMO 9524970) struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting outbound with AIS off; port-side fire, no casualties. Vessel had been AIS-dark for 4 days at time of attack.

Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker (IMO 9595216) struck while transiting outbound with AIS transmitting normally throughout. No casualties reported; further damage details pending confirmation.

Panama-flagged VLCC struck by a UAV on the starboard bridge; minor damage, no casualties, remained underway. Vessel had just emerged from a 13.5-day dark period.

Evergreen Marine container vessel struck by a projectile while transiting the IMO-coordinated southern evacuation corridor. Bridge damage from projectile; no casualties. IMO corridor immediately suspended.

IRGC claimed a cruise-missile strike on the cargo vessel roughly 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq; responsibility asserted publicly.

Aft port-side explosion on Greece-owned VLCC during third consecutive ADNOC call at Fujairah; vessel sailing away from area.

Struck by a land-attack cruise missile while transiting the Strait; several crew injured and evacuated for treatment, two later repatriated. No pollution reported.

ADNOC VLCCiVLCCiVLCCVery Large Crude Carrier — tanker class carrying 200,000–320,000 deadweight tonnes of crude oil. Among the largest vessel types transiting Hormuz.Very Large Crude Carrier — tanker class carrying 200,000–320,000 deadweight tonnes of crude oil. Among the largest vessel types transiting Hormuz. struck by 2 Iranian drones in Hormuz transit, in ballast; UAE MFA condemned as a "flagrant breach" of UNSCR 2817.

Engine-room explosion at 11:40 UTC, 36 nm N of Dubai; 24 POBiPOBPersons on Board — total crew count aboard a vessel. safe; suspected IRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping.iIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. strike or drifting mine.

Vessel on fire ~16:00 UTC; AIS dark 2.5 h prior — UKMTO did not name the vessel; Windward ID is candidate-level.

IRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. fire at 04:55 UTC; escorted to Iran.

Small-arms/RPG fire; seizure disputed.

Same-window fire; vessel reached safety.

IRGCiIRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping.Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. VHF threat during Abu Dhabi breakout; transited unharmed.

Rocket strike at 11:25 UTC; minor deck damage, reversed course with CMA CGM fleet.

Fired on by IRGCiIRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping.Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. gunboats at 09:20 UTC; reversed course, crude undelivered.

Went AIS dark 3 hrs before the 11:25 UTC strike; reappeared north of Muscat — Hormuz crossing completed.

Projectile splash at 12:08 UTC; aborted transit and reversed course. No damage.

Struck by IRGCiIRGCIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Iran's elite military force responsible for maritime operations in the Persian Gulf, including vessel seizures and attacks on commercial shipping. drone while moored at Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain.

Struck by Iranian cruise missile 17 nm north of Ras Laffan; 2 additional missiles intercepted by Qatari air defenses; unexploded ordnance in engine room.

Struck by Iranian drone at anchor; fire on starboard side, extinguished by Mar 31.

Struck by falling debris 4 nm east of Ras Laffan.

Projectile struck vessel while underway.

Projectile struck accommodation block causing fire; crew safe.

Struck during STS operations causing a significant fire.

Projectile strike caused engine room fire; crew evacuated by Omani Coast Guard.

Projectile strike caused breach in cargo hold/ballast tanks; vessel listing.

Struck during STS operations; fire and casualty reported.

Master reported a splash and loud bang in close proximity.

Struck by projectile at stern causing potential structural damage.

Drilling rig struck by UAV; injuries and evacuation reported.

Struck by projectiles while supporting SAFEEN PRESTIGE rescue.

Explosion near stern following approach by small craft; crew abandoned vessel.

Projectile detonated ~1 NM from vessel while drifting.

Explosion onboard causing cargo hold damage and oil leakage.

UAV observed before impacting water nearby; no damage reported.

Struck by projectile at anchor causing structural damage.

Struck by projectile while anchored; damage reported.

Struck by projectile at anchor causing fire; crew evacuated with injuries.

Struck by projectile while transiting outbound; fire reported onboard.

Projectile detonated in close proximity during transit; no damage reported.

Struck by USV while transiting northbound; fire and one fatality reported.

Struck by two projectiles while in drydock; fire and damage reported.