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Malta-Flagged Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz

Published March 4, 2026, 17:03
Malta-Flagged Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz

A Malta-flagged container ship, the Safeen Prestige, was hit and damaged by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The crew abandoned the ship, while British security firm Vanguard Tech reported the vessel was struck while sailing north of Oman. The fire that broke out in the engine room did not cause, according to initial estimates, environmental pollution. The UKMTO organization confirmed the incident, stating that there were no injuries. The origin of the projectile remains unknown.