Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one seafarer's death and prompting major shipping lines to suspend operations.
Three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, leaving one seafarer dead, reported the UK's Seatrade Maritime News.
The Marshall Islands-flagged MKD Vyom was hit off Muscat, Oman, killing one crewman in the engine room, according to ship manager V Ships Asia. The vessel remained afloat and was being towed to safety. No other crew members were injured.
The Gibraltar-flagged Hercules Star was struck northwest of Mina Saqr, UAE, causing a fire that was extinguished. The Liberia-flagged Ocean Electra reported a projectile exploding nearby west of Sharjah, but its crew were unharmed.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez condemned the attacks, stressing the importance of seafarer safety and freedom of navigation. World Shipping Council President Joe Kramek echoed this call, stating that crews must not be targeted. US President Donald Trump told the Daily Mail that the conflict could last another four weeks.
Container lines MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd announced suspensions of sailings in the Arabian Gulf. MSC stated that vessels were ordered to safe shelter areas, while Maersk suspended all crossings of the Strait of Hormuz.
In a related incident, the Palau Ship Registry clarified that the tanker Skylight, which was hit off Oman on February 28, was no longer registered with Palau. The vessel and its manager, Red Sea Ship Management, were sanctioned by the US in December 2025.
