Merchant ships face serious risk of attack in and around the Strait of Hormuz, and not just tankers, bulkers and boxships. On Sunday, a tug was attacked and hit at a position to the east of the Musandam Peninsula, near the seaward entrance to the strait. The tug was moving southbound parallel to the peninsula when it was struck by two unknown projectiles, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). One crewmember suffered minor injuries. The vessel was able to...