# UKMTO says 11 ships attacked in week to 4 Nov in Hormuz, Arabian Gulf

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ukmto-says-11-ships-attacked-in-week-to-4-nov-in-hormuz-arabian-gulf/
- Published: 2026-11-07T02:25:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T03:34:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ukmto-says-11-ships-attacked-week-4-nov-hormuz-arabian-gulf
- Topics: World

## Key points

- UKMTO recorded 11 ship attacks in seven days.
- Three vessels sank and one crew member was killed.
- Hormuz traffic rose but remained 65 per cent below pre-conflict levels.

## Summary

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported 11 attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Gulf in the week to 4 November, including three vessels that sank. The incidents highlight continuing risks to shipping in a key maritime corridor, even as traffic through the strait increased from the previous week.

Eight attacks took place in the Strait of Hormuz and three in the Arabian Gulf. Three vessels continued their voyages, five needed assistance and three sank; one dhow attack killed a crew member, while 13 others were rescued. Strait of Hormuz traffic rose to 325 transits from 277, but remained about 65 per cent below pre-conflict levels, with around 80 per cent involving energy carriers. No attacks were reported in the Red Sea or Bab el-Mandeb during the week.

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