Crew Flees Ship After Hormuz Attack

The crew of a container ship abandoned the vessel after a fire broke out during the latest attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) disclosed that the crew had evacuated to a rescue ship following the incident.

UKMTO had earlier reported that the vessel was damaged east of Oman. The United States also confirmed that one civilian crew member is missing.

Crew Flees Ship After Hormuz Attack(News Central TV) — A tanker was hit by a projectile in the Hormuz region. Credit: Türkiye Today

According to UKMTO, the 300-metre-long ship is unable to continue its voyage because of a fire on board and extensive damage to its engine room.

Earlier, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it fired warning shots at a ship in the strait.

In a statement published by its Sepah News Telegram channel, the IRGC claimed the vessel had endangered maritime security.

The Guards alleged that several ships attempted to use an unauthorised route and ignored repeated instructions to correct their course.

Following the incident, the IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until further notice and until the end of what it described as U.S. interventions in the region.

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Olayide Soaga

Olayide Oluwafunmilayo Soaga is a Nigerian journalist with four years of professional experience. She reports on health, gender, education and development, with a focus on impact-driven storytelling.

She was runner-up for the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Best Solutions Journalism Award in West Africa in 2024 and a finalist for the 2025 West Africa Media Excellence Awards.