# Two oil supertankers hit by unidentified objects in the Strait of Hormuz

Two oil supertankers, the Sidr and the Senegal Prosperity, were struck by unidentified objects in the Strait of Hormuz area.

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Maritime security consultancy firm Marisks reported that two oil supertankers leaving the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz were hit by unidentified objects in quick succession. [^1]

On 2026-06-01, the Financial Times, citing maritime security analysts, reported that a ship owned by South Korean shipping company Sinokor (identified as Senegal Prosperity) and a tanker owned by Saudi Arabia (identified as Sidr) were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, though the analysts said the vessels' identities had not been officially confirmed due to limited communications in the Gulf. [^2]

Marisks reported that the tanker Senegal Prosperity, operated by ship operator Sinokor, was hit by three unidentified objects while sailing east of Oman. [^3]

Marisks reported that the very large crude carrier Sidr, operated by Saudi Arabia-based shipping firm Bahri, was hit while sailing northeast of the Omani city of Khasab. [^4]

On 2026-06-01, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported in a notice that one tanker was struck by three unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, without naming the vessel. [^5]

The attack in the Strait of Hormuz took place while the United States and Iran were exchanging airstrikes with each other, as reported by the article. [^6]

The article states that South Korean shipping company Sinokor (Janggeum Shipping) owns one of the vessels involved in the Strait of Hormuz attack, identified as Senegal Prosperity. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Maritime security consultancy firm Marisks reported that two oil supertankers leaving the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz were hit by unidentified objects in quick succession. (Ekonomim, News)
2. On 2026-06-01, the Financial Times, citing maritime security analysts, reported that a ship owned by South Korean shipping company Sinokor (identified as Senegal Prosperity) and a tanker owned by Saudi Arabia (identified as Sidr) were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, though the analysts said the vessels' identities had not been officially confirmed due to limited communications in the Gulf. (동아일보, News)
3. Marisks reported that the tanker Senegal Prosperity, operated by ship operator Sinokor, was hit by three unidentified objects while sailing east of Oman. (Ekonomim, News)
4. Marisks reported that the very large crude carrier Sidr, operated by Saudi Arabia-based shipping firm Bahri, was hit while sailing northeast of the Omani city of Khasab. (Ekonomim, News)
5. On 2026-06-01, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported in a notice that one tanker was struck by three unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, without naming the vessel. (동아일보, News)
6. The attack in the Strait of Hormuz took place while the United States and Iran were exchanging airstrikes with each other, as reported by the article. (동아일보, News)
7. The article states that South Korean shipping company Sinokor (Janggeum Shipping) owns one of the vessels involved in the Strait of Hormuz attack, identified as Senegal Prosperity. (동아일보, News)

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