A Singapore-flagged container vessel, the Ever Lovely, reported a suspected attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports citing maritime sources.
The incident marks the latest escalation in maritime security risks within one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, where commercial shipping faces persistent threats from unidentified projectiles and hostile actions.
The report comes amid heightened geopolitical tension in the region, with the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) previously confirming that another cargo ship sustained damage from an unidentified projectile in the same corridor earlier this week.
These recurring incidents underscore the ongoing vulnerability of commercial vessels navigating the narrow waterway, which handles roughly a fifth of global oil trade.
Despite the security challenges, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has reached its highest level since a brief closure in March, though volumes remain significantly below pre-conflict norms.
The partial recovery in throughput reflects the strategic necessity of the route for global energy flows, even as insurers and shipping companies weigh rising war-risk premiums and potential rerouting costs.