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Third engineer missing after Greek bulker Minoan Pioneer struck in Strait of Hormuz
Greek-operated bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, leaving its third engineer missing and the vessel without power, according to Splash247 and Vanguard Tech. The attack is the fourth maritime security incident near Oman's Musandam Peninsula in five days, and UKMTO confirmed the vessel had been struck by an unknown projectile. Military authorities are investigating and no group has claimed responsibility.
Aug 4, 2026 1 source