Tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attack on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel sustained damage to its engine room and lost control, but the crew was unharmed. The incident occurred approximately 20 kilometers from the city of Lima in Oman.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident in the Gulf of Oman: a tanker was struck by a projectile about 20 kilometers from the city of Lima in Oman, located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel sustained damage to its engine room and is currently not under control. No crew members were injured. Information is limited to this report; details about the type of vessel, its flag, cargo, and possible causes of the attack are not provided.