Date: March 11, 2026
Reporter: Mr Johnson
According to maritime security agencies and industry sources, the incidents occurred on Wednesday in the strategic waterway that connects the Arabian Gulf to global shipping lanes. The attacks bring the number of vessels struck in the region since the start of the Iran conflict to at least 14 ships.
One of the affected vessels was the Thai-flagged dry bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, which was reportedly hit by two projectiles while sailing through the strait. The attack caused a fire and damage to the vessel’s engine room, forcing most crew members to evacuate the ship before the fire was eventually extinguished.
Maritime authorities said the vessel was struck approximately 11 nautical miles north of Oman. Later reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) indicated the fire had been brought under control and there was no environmental damage from the incident.
Earlier incidents also saw a container ship and another bulk carrier hit by projectiles near the coast of the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the growing risks facing merchant vessels operating in the region.
The attacks come amid a wider conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which began after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. Since then, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed dramatically due to security fears.
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with about one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies passing through the narrow waterway. Any disruption in the area has the potential to affect global energy markets and international trade.
Security analysts warn that continued attacks on shipping could further destabilize global supply chains and push oil prices higher if the conflict spreads or intensifies.
For now, maritime authorities and shipping companies are closely monitoring the situation as tensions remain high across the Gulf region.