Alarm in the Strait of Hormuz, tanker hit by a missile and engulfed in flames

An alarm was raised on the afternoon of October 1 in the Strait of Hormuz, when a tanker sailing in the area was reported to have been hit by an unknown missile, resulting in a fire. According to an emergency update from EOS Marine and the MarSec system, the incident occurred at 17:50 UTC, i.e. 20:50 Greek time. The source characterises the reliability of the information as high.

Initial reports indicate that all crew members are safe and well. However, it is not yet known how much damage the tanker suffered, or whether the incident has any environmental impact. The investigation is continuing and further information is expected.

The competent security services warn ships operating in the area to maintain continuous visual and radar surveillance, implement the prescribed protective measures and report any suspicious activity to the local maritime authorities.

At the same time, crews are advised to monitor local and national warnings about air threats and, where possible, follow the instructions of the military authorities in the event of an attack with missiles or munitions.