12 Attacks on Ships in a Week as Hormuz Transit Drops 70%
UKMTO recorded 12 attacks on ships in the week ending October 14, including ten in the Strait of Hormuz, with transit falling to 254 voyages, nearly 70% below pre-conflict levels.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that its weekly report monitored 12 attacks on ships, ten of which occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, one in the Arabian Gulf, and another in the Gulf of Oman, according to Anadolu Agency and FreightWaves.
The attacks resulted in the loss of one ship and the disruption of two others, while the outcomes of three other incidents remain unconfirmed.
Total combined transits through the strait reached 254 voyages in the seven days ending October 14, compared to 275 the previous week, standing at nearly 70% below pre-conflict levels.
The agency explained that only 42 voyages were detected via the Automatic Identification System (AIS), warning that most targeted ships refuse to report incidents.
What do these terms mean?
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO): An organization affiliated with the British Royal Navy that monitors maritime security and alerts ships to attack risks in the Gulf and Arabian Sea.
Automatic Identification System (AIS): An onboard wireless system that broadcasts a vessel's position, speed, and destination, allowing ports and regulatory bodies to track maritime traffic.
Strait of Hormuz: A narrow waterway connecting the Gulf to the Sea of Oman, through which a significant portion of global oil and gas exports passes.
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