A Singapore-registered container vessel, the Ever Lovely, sustained minor damage after being struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
The authority confirmed on Friday that all crew members were safe and that the ship was able to continue its voyage despite the impact.
The incident marks the latest physical manifestation of the ongoing security volatility in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
The attack reinforces the tangible risks facing commercial shipping in the region, even as diplomatic efforts seek to de-escalate tensions.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) had previously confirmed that a cargo ship sustained damage from an unidentified projectile in the strait on Thursday, aligning with the timeline of the Ever Lovely incident.
For traders and insurers, such events validate the premium placed on route security and highlight the fragility of supply chains dependent on uninterrupted Hormuz transit.