Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports
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A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire aboard the vessel, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The fire has since been extinguished with all crew members reported safe.
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Friday.
The fire has since been extinguished, and all crew members were reported safe.
“All crew are reported safe and the environmental impact is unconfirmed at present,” UKMTO said in a statement.
The agency advised vessels in the strait “to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate”.
The fire has since been extinguished, and all crew members were reported safe.
“All crew are reported safe and the environmental impact is unconfirmed at present,” UKMTO said in a statement.
The agency advised vessels in the strait “to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate”.
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