Tanker struck by unidentified projectile off Oman: UK maritime agency
Tanker struck by unidentified projectile off Oman: UK maritime agency
UK Maritime Trade Operations says crew is safe and no environmental damage reported as authorities investigate incident
A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman on Tuesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
The vessel's captain reported that the tanker was hit at 1338GMT, approximately 19 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, according to a warning issued by the maritime agency.
UKMTO said the crew was safe and no environmental damage had been reported.
The captain will “conduct damage assessment at first light,” the agency added.
The warning did not identify the tanker or specify who was responsible for the incident.
UKMTO advised vessels operating in the area to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity.
Separately, ADNOC Logistics & Services said one of its vessels sustained damage in an attack in the United Arab Emirates' territorial waters in the Gulf on Tuesday afternoon.
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