The Turkish-operated bulk carrier ERA S was hit by unidentified munitions in the Strait of Hormuz, but the crew is safe and the ship continues its voyage.
The bulk carrier named ERA S, operated by Istanbul-based Transatlantic Shipping and flying the Panama flag, became the target of unidentified munitions while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. A hole was reported on the starboard side of the vessel, while the crew was reported to be safe and the ship continued its voyage.
The attack occurred off the coast of Oman.
Another attack on commercial vessels has been added to the incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The Panama-flagged bulk carrier ERA S, operated by a Turkish company, was attacked near Oman’s Musandam Peninsula on November 1, 2026.
According to a security notification published by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the incident occurred approximately 9 nautical miles northeast of the Limah settlement in Oman. An unidentified munition struck the starboard side of the vessel, creating a hole in the hull.
The incident was reported on November 1 at 20:20 UTC, and the vessel was later identified as ERA S by maritime security organizations.
Initial reports indicated no loss of life or injuries aboard the ship. It was stated that no environmental pollution occurred and that the vessel continued its voyage while maintaining its operational capability.
The operator of the vessel is based in Istanbul.
According to maritime databases, ERA S is a bulk carrier built in 1999 with a deadweight tonnage of 46,681 DWT.
Reports based on Equasis records indicate that the registered owner, ISM manager, and commercial operator of the vessel is Istanbul-based Transatlantic Shipping Ltd-Mai.
Despite flying the Panama flag, the connection to Turkey makes the attack significant for the Turkish maritime sector as well.
According to a report from Lloyd's List dated November 4, ERA S was struck while passing from the Strait of Hormuz towards the Persian Gulf. Despite the damage, it continued its journey.
Vessel tracking data shows that as of the morning of November 5, ERA S was anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, with its destination port listed as Mina Khalifa/Abu Dhabi.
This record supports the claim that the ship continued its navigation in the area after the attack. However, there has been no verified statement regarding whether the hull damage has been repaired.
Reports indicate that multiple commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz in the early days of November. While military tensions between Iran and the United States continue in the region, maritime security organizations have issued warnings for commercial vessels to exercise caution during transit.
However, the identity of those responsible for the attack on ERA S has not been verified by independent sources. The type of munition used has also not been definitively determined.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
