Oil tanker struck by projectile off Oman coast: UKMTO
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An international commercial oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman on Friday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed in an emergency advisory on Saturday.
The incident occurred approximately six nautical miles east of Oman, where the vessel sustained a direct hit to its port bow.
Despite the impact, maritime authorities confirmed that the ship's crew suffered no casualties and are reported entirely safe.
Naval oversight teams further stated that no hull breaches or oil leaks were detected, preventing any immediate environmental fallout.
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Rather than anchoring for emergency repairs, the targeted tanker was cleared to maintain its heading and is currently proceeding under its own power to its next scheduled port of call.
Local regional security forces have launched a formal forensic investigation to determine the origin and nature of the projectile.
The attack marks the latest in a volatile string of maritime security breaches plaguing the strategic periphery of the Strait of Hormuz, unfolding just as international mediators attempt to finalize a comprehensive US-Iran peace framework.
In response to the persistent threat, the UKMTO has issued an urgent directive advising all merchant vessels transiting the Gulf of Oman to exercise extreme caution, maintain radar vigilance, and immediately log any suspicious asymmetrical activity.
