A tanker was attacked by a small boat carrying explosive devices in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, October 29, causing a fire in its engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The incident occurred approximately 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, while the tanker was transiting outbound from the strategic waterway. Maritime security sources identified the vessel as the Panama-flagged LOUISE 1, which was reportedly struck by two limpet mines attached to its hull above the waterline.