Dynacom Newbuild Among Tankers Hit in Hormuz Attacks

A newly launched Dynacom Aframax tanker was among at least five vessels struck in a fresh wave of Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz over 2–4 October 2026. The Liberian-flagged Lipsi, which appears to have been on its maiden voyage, was hit by an unknown projectile on 4 October, damaging its engine room. A NAVAREA IX alert placed the vessel drifting about 3.9 nautical miles northeast of Jazirat Um Al Fayarin. Operated and managed by Dynacom Tankers Management, the Lipsi was only launched in August; Dynacom is among a small group of owners that have continued to risk Hormuz transits since the US-Iran conflict began at the end of February. At least four other tankers were attacked between 2 and 3 October. The Panama-flagged Uhud, owned by Emirates Shipping, was struck by an unknown projectile during an outbound transit on 2 October, causing a small fire and blackout before the crew extinguished the blaze and the vessel proceeded with tug assistance to Fujairah. Separate incidents reported by the US Navy and the Joint Maritime Information Center included a vessel losing propulsion after being struck on its port quarter, and another in which a drone dropped into an engine room via the funnel, sparking a small fire. In all cases crews were reported safe. Iran appears to be intensifying attacks as crude exports through Hormuz, the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman transfers near pre-war levels, with Kpler data showing a seven-day average of 18.5 million barrels per day on 1 October. Iran's own exports remain constrained by a US naval blockade, which has redirected 125 vessels since it was reimposed.