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CMA CGM San Antonio struck by missile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew and damaging vessel

On 5 May 2026, the Maltese-flagged CMA CGM San Antonio was struck by a missile or drone while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Eight Filipino crew members were injured and evacuated. The vessel sustained extensive damage and CEO Rodolphe Saadé indicated it may be scrapped. The attack occurred amid heightened maritime security tensions in the region.

Occurred 2026-05-05 · CMA CGM

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  1. Maritime Optima · https://maritimeoptima.com/maritime-news/cma-cgm-san-antonio-struck-by-missiles-in-strait-of-hormuz-crew-injured-and-evacuated
  2. Reuters · https://www.reuters.com/business/cma-cgm-ship-hit-by-missile-hormuz-strait-may-go-scrapping-ceo-says-2026-07-03/

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  • Active · 2026-07-29 · agent:recon

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What happened in CMA CGM San Antonio struck by missile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew and damaging vessel?
On 5 May 2026, the Maltese-flagged CMA CGM San Antonio was struck by a missile or drone while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Eight Filipino crew members were injured and evacuated. The vessel sustained extensive damage and CEO Rodolphe Saadé indicated it may be scrapped. The attack occurred amid heightened maritime security tensions in the region.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on May 5, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in CMA CGM San Antonio struck by missile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew and damaging vessel?
The incident is recorded as involving CMA CGM on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to CMA CGM San Antonio struck by missile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew and damaging vessel?
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What is the current status of CMA CGM San Antonio struck by missile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew and damaging vessel?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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