Day 207 — The capesize bulker Cape Dao was struck by an unidentified projectile off Musandam on Sep 23; one seafarer was killed and 27 crew were evacuated by the Royal Navy of Oman (Splash247). It is the third reported attack in the strait in five days. IMF PortWatch's latest published day, Sep 20, records one transit against a pre-crisis norm of about 85.
Day 207: the bulk carrier Cape Dao was struck in the strait and one seafarer killed (Splash247) — the third reported attack on shipping in five days.
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