Tanker struck by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz: UK maritime agency
Tanker struck by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz: UK maritime agency
Authorities investigating, vessels advised to exercise caution, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations
A crude oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while completing an outbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The agency said it had received information about the incident from a verified source.
The report did not disclose the vessel's name, the location of the strike, or the condition of the crew.
Authorities are investigating, while the agency advised vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO.
The incident comes amid heightened security risks to commercial shipping in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on vessels in recent months.
Tensions over maritime security have persisted amid the confrontation between Iran and the US, raising concerns about navigation through the strait, a vital route for global energy shipments.
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