[Maersk-chartered vessel hit by shell in Strait of Hormuz] On April 7, local time, a vessel chartered by Danish shipping giant Maersk was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz. The crew is unharmed, but the vessel suffered substantial damage, including damage above the waterline. The ship is capable of navigation and is currently en route to the nearest port of call for inspection. Maersk has not disclosed the origin of the shell.