The key facts
- A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile at 01:45 GMT approximately 11 nautical miles west of Bukha (Oman).
- The fire on board was extinguished, the vessel is at anchor, the crew is unharmed, and no environmental consequences were reported.
- UKMTO advises vessels to exercise caution in the area amid tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
Incident off the coast of Oman
The British maritime trade agency UKMTO reported that early on Wednesday a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman. According to the agency's warning, the incident occurred at 01:45 GMT approximately 11 nautical miles west of the city of Bukha in Oman.
Fire extinguished, crew unharmed
According to local authorities, the projectile caused a fire on board the vessel, which was subsequently extinguished. The tanker is currently at anchor. All crew members are reportedly safe; at the time of the warning's publication, no environmental consequences had been recorded.
Recommendations and context
UKMTO advised vessels passing through the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to the agency while authorities investigate the incident. The Anadolu agency notes that the incident occurred against the backdrop of a deteriorated maritime situation following the military confrontation between the United States and Iran and ongoing security problems on shipping routes near the Strait of Hormuz.
