New attack on cargo vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Insight summary

• •A Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, Ever Lovely, was attacked by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to the ship's bridge but no casualties or environmental impact.
• •The vessel, operated by Evergreen Marine of Taiwan, was transiting the strait on a route organized by the UK Maritime Trade Operations.
• •The damage was limited to bridge eaves and windows; the main engine and shipboard systems remained operational, allowing the ship to continue its voyage safely.
• •Two additional Evergreen container ships, Ever Unicorn and Ever Lotus, transited the Strait of Hormuz without incidents and have left the Persian Gulf.
• •Iran’s Navy announced enforcement of restrictions on ships not using Tehran-authorized routes, causing the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to suspend its vessel movement support in the area.
• •U.S.-Iran negotiations continue with mixed signals, focusing on maintaining open shipping lanes and potentially limiting Iran’s interference in the waterway.
• •The incident highlights ongoing risks to global shipping in this strategic maritime chokepoint amid geopolitical tensions.