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Three oil tankers hit by projectiles in Hormuz strait on Tuesday, Marisks says
UKMTO said the fire was extinguished and all crews were safe after the strikes, which disrupted shipping through a key oil route.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire that was later extinguished with all crew reported safe.
- Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority maintains a 'non-compliant list' of vessels and threatens charterers that send ships through the Strait without permission, targeting those it deems unauthorized.
- The Embassy of India in Oman coordinated with Omani authorities to rescue five Indian nationals from the tanker on Friday, October 2, 2026, thanking the authorities for their assistance.
- Following reports that six ships were hit in one week, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations advised vessels to transit the Strait with caution and report suspicious activity.
- Nearly 40 percent of crude now bypasses the Strait via pipelines, as Abu Dhabi invests billions in the 'Zero Hormuz' project to build new port infrastructure and reduce regional dependence.
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