Projectile strikes tanker west of Oman’s Bukha, UKMTO says
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- An unknown projectile struck a tanker 11 nautical miles west of Bukha, Oman, triggering a fire that was later extinguished.
- All crew members were reported safe, while the projectile's origin and the extent of damage remain unclear.
An unknown projectile struck a tanker 11 nautical miles west of Bukha, Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
The incident caused a fire aboard the vessel, but the blaze was extinguished, according to the maritime security agency. The tanker was at anchor following the incident, and all crew members were reported safe.
No further details were immediately available regarding the vessel's identity, the nature of the projectile or the extent of the damage.
The incident comes amid repeated reports of attacks on commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. In recent weeks, UKMTO has reported tankers and container ships struck by unidentified projectiles, with authorities investigating the incidents.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global energy supplies, connecting the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Disruptions to shipping in the area can affect oil and gas transportation and raise concerns over maritime safety.
UKMTO has advised vessels operating in the region to transit with caution and report suspicious activity while investigations continue.
The cause of the latest incident and the identity of those responsible have not been established.
