The key facts

  • Tanker struck by an unknown projectile while exiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 29 at 16:00 GMT
  • According to UKMTO, no casualties among the crew or environmental damage have been recorded
  • Authorities are investigating the incident; vessels in the area are advised to exercise caution

What happened

An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while exiting the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported, Anadolu writes. According to the agency, the information came from a security officer of the shipping company, and the incident occurred on Thursday at 16:00 GMT (19:00 local time).

Consequences and investigation

According to UKMTO, no casualties among the crew and no environmental impact have been reported so far. The agency urged vessels operating in the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity while authorities investigate the incident. Who fired the shot and what exactly struck the tanker is not specified in the report — these circumstances remain unknown at the time of publication.