# UKMTO says seven Hormuz tanker attacks recorded in a week

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ukmto-says-seven-hormuz-tanker-attacks-recorded-in-a-week/
- Published: 2026-11-14T05:29:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T06:21:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ukmto-says-seven-hormuz-tanker-attacks-recorded-week
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Seven tanker attacks were reported in a week around Hormuz.
- One strike injured crew and led to an evacuation.
- Hormuz traffic remained far below pre-war levels.

## Summary

UKMTO said at least seven tankers were attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz in the week to 11 November, including one strike that injured several crew members. The incidents underline the severe threat to shipping in the strait and come as vessel traffic remains well below pre-war levels.

Eight incidents were reported: three vessels continued their voyages, three required assistance and two had unknown outcomes; none was reported sunk. The latest attack struck a tanker’s engine room 14 nautical miles northwest of Ras al-Khaimah on 11 November, prompting the crew’s evacuation. UKMTO recorded 139 outbound and 169 inbound transits, while reporting no Red Sea attacks since 24 August and 163 conflict-related incidents since 28 February.

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