# Cargo Vessel 'Cape Dao' Catches Fire Following Attack in Strait of Hormuz **Category:** Operational Alerts | **Source:** UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) | **Published:** 2026-09-29 | **Updated:** 2026-09-30 **Tags:** Cape Dao, Strasse von Hormus, Oman, Musandam, Frachtschiff, Massengutfrachter, Seefracht, Schiffsangriff, UKMTO, maritime Sicherheit, Kriegsrisiko, Lieferkette, Logistik News, Transport News, Fracht News, Speditions News, Supply Chain News, Zoll News, Frachtportal News > An attack on the 'Cape Dao' highlights the high risk in the Strait of Hormuz. Shippers and freight forwarders face the threat of service disruptions, increased costs, and delays. --- The bulk carrier "Cape Dao" was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on September 23, 2026. According to the British shipping authority UKMTO, the vessel caught fire and subsequently drifted uncontrolled in the sea area. The Omani Maritime Security Centre later provided additional information. Accordingly, the "Cape Dao" was attacked approximately 2.5 nautical miles off the Musandam province. A fire broke out in the engine room. One crew member was killed. The Omani Navy rescued the remaining 27 persons and provided medical care. The vessel is a bulk carrier registered under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. Such ships transport loose cargo such as ore, coal, or grain. The cargo aboard the "Cape Dao" and the extent of the ship's damage were not officially confirmed at first. It also remains unclear who was responsible for the attack. Reports that already name a specific aggressor should therefore be treated with caution. The Strait of Hormuz is extremely important for trade in oil, gas, and other goods. For vessels from the Persian Gulf, there is no simple, equivalent alternative route. Therefore, each new attack can lead to waiting times, voyage cancellations, or stricter requirements from shipping companies and insurers. For shippers, this means: Even if their own cargo is not on the affected vessel, transit times and costs can change. Shipping companies could postpone departures or demand additional security surcharges. For current bookings, it is therefore advisable to check vessel status, route, and potential exclusions in transport insurance on short notice. --- For dispatchers, it is now particularly important not to rely solely on the scheduled timetable. For shipments to or from the Persian Gulf, the current vessel status should be queried directly with the shipping line or agent. Even a confirmed booking does not protect against short-notice schedule changes. Shippers should verify whether their insurance covers damages caused by war, shelling, or political unrest. Such risks are often limited or separately regulated in standard policies. Additionally, it should be clarified who bears the cost of security surcharges, extended storage times, or delayed onward transportation. For time-critical cargo, an emergency contingency plan is worthwhile. This includes additional buffers, an alternative departure date, and clear inquiries to the shipping line, insurer, and consignee. In short: Transit through the region remains a high risk, and for Gulf traffic, costs, insurance, and transit times must be closely monitored. --- The attack was reported on September 23, 2026. The bulk carrier "Cape Dao" was affected. The vessel operates under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. The incident occurred off the Omani province of Musandam at the Strait of Hormuz. According to Omani sources, a projectile struck the ship approximately 2.5 nautical miles off the coast. A fire broke out in the engine room. One crew member was killed. The remaining 27 crew members were evacuated. The UKMTO initially reported two casualties without specifying their condition further. 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