Current vessel movement status in Strait of Hormuz- 3 ships attacked in last 48 hours

Current vessel passage update in Strait of Hormuz- 3 ships attacked in last 48 hours.

Total 3 ships were attacked in last 48 hours as below :-

1.       Palau-flagged Skylight (oil-tanker)

Informed in our earlier blog , we have mentioned how a Palau-flagged oil tanker named Skylight was targeted about five nautical miles north of Khasab Port, close to the Strait of Hormuz.

2. MKD Vyom (Crude Oil Tanker)

• First Indian killed in the vessel attack in this war. It’s a Marshall Island flagged vessel Crude oil tanker.

• The vessel is said to be hit by a drone triggering fire in the engine room, killing one Indian mariner and rest 21 crew members have been rescued safely.  The 21 crew members included – 16 Indian +4 Bangladeshis + 1 Ukrainian.  The support is being provided by Oman Navy and government.

3. Sea La Donna (Clean / Chemical Tanker)

• It’s a Liberian Flag Chemical tanker, was hit by a projectile, the strike took place within the same escalation window as other vessel attacks, around March 1, 2026. The details are yet to come regarding the impact of the incidence.

Other 2 vessels were attacked but have not been damaged, the names and details are yet to come.

Presently the Strait of Hormuz is closed. Few ports have been attached by drones / missiles like – Jebel Ali port , One port in Bahrain.

The vessels which are loaded with cargo/ containers and were bound to pass through Strait of Hormuz are anchored and are waiting near ports. Will keep you updated.

Major carriers such as Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and MSC have suspended voyages through the strait of Hormuz and also through Red Sea due to security concerns and skyrocketing insurance costs.

Insurance, Costs & Global trade impact

Marine war-risk insurance for the region has been withheld or withdrawn by key underwriters, effectively isolating the Strait of Hormuz for most commercial shipping.

This has led to surging freight rates on alternative longer routes (e.g., around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope).

The Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a strategic oil transit route — it is a combat zone for global energy and shipping, with multiple vessels attacked, crews evacuated, and maritime logistics pushed to the brink. The safety of seafarers, the flow of oil & LNG, and international trade all hang in the balance as the crisis unfolds. We have written a blog earlier on importance of Strait of Hormuz.

We will keep you updated.