Vessel in Hormuz
Two crew members injured after vessel strike in Hormuz, UKMTO says
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- Military authorities confirmed the injuries were minor.
- The ship is reportedly continuing on to its next port of call.
Two crew members were slightly injured Monday after an oil tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.
The vessel was making an inbound transit through the strait when the incident occurred. The UKMTO said the ship had been "struck by an unknown projectile," and no further details on the object or where it came from have been released.
Military authorities told the agency that the two injured crew members suffered only minor injuries. The tanker is reported to be continuing its voyage to its next port of call.
In the wake of the incident, the UKMTO urged other ships in the area to exercise caution when transiting the strait. It also asked crews to report any suspicious activity to the agency.
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