Overview
- Hapag-Lloyd confirmed the Liberian-flagged Source Blessing was hit by projectile fragments while at anchor near the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday.
- The impact triggered a blaze that reached the engine room before the crew put it out, and no injuries were reported.
- The vessel is on charter to Maersk, with damage and seaworthiness still being assessed as its exact location is withheld for security.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a separate projectile strike on a ship north of Dubai, indicating continued risks in the region.
- Commercial transits through Hormuz have largely halted since early March, with reports including CNN’s claim that Iran planted mines and with oil prices rising in recent days.