A newly delivered LR2 tanker was reportedly struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 4, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and maritime security sources. The vessel, identified as the Liberian-flagged Lipsi, sustained damage to its engine room and was temporarily left without propulsion.

The incident occurred amid a series of attacks on commercial tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was reportedly delivered in August, making it only about six weeks old at the time of the incident. Reports indicate that the tanker was carrying out a voyage through the strategic waterway when it was hit.

UKMTO reported that the projectile caused damage to the engine room, while security monitoring indicated that the vessel began drifting after losing propulsion. The crew was reported safe, and there were no immediate reports of casualties or pollution resulting from the incident. The identity of the projectile and the precise circumstances surrounding the attack remain subject to investigation.

The latest incident adds to growing security concerns for commercial shipping operating through the Strait of Hormuz, where several tankers have reportedly been struck in recent days. Despite the attacks, some vessels continue to transit the waterway, which remains a major route for global oil and energy shipments.