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Attacks on Greek-owned shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Overview

A series of projectile attacks targeting Greek-owned bulk carriers has occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.

On August 3, 2026, the Liberia-flagged Minoan Pioneer was struck by an unidentified projectile, possibly a drone, approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Al Khasab, Oman. The strike resulted in an engine-room blackout and a fire, forcing the crew to abandon the vessel. One crew member, the third engineer, was reported missing.

On August 17, 2026, the Minoan Dignity was also struck by a projectile of unknown origin while exiting the strait. This attack caused damage to the vessel’s engine room and resulted in the death of the ship’s chief engineer. The Oman Coast Guard assisted the remaining crew members following the incident.

Entities

Strait of Hormuz · United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations · Minoan Pioneer · United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) · Minoan Dignity

Timeline

  1. about 15 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Minoan Dignity struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

    The Greek-owned bulk carrier Minoan Dignity was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of the ship's chief engineer and damage to the engine room.

  2. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Greek-owned bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer struck in Strait of Hormuz

    The Liberia‑flagged Greek bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer was struck by an unidentified projectile near Khasab, Oman, causing engine blackout, fire and the disappearance of its third engineer.

Sources

in.gr · madata.gr