Unknown projectile hits tanker in Hormuz, crew uninjured

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The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to the engine room, with no injuries reported among the crew or environmental impacts so far.

The authority stated that investigations are underway into the circumstances of the incident, without specifying the source of the projectile or the party responsible for its launch.

This incident comes amid a series of attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, as the British Maritime Trade Operations has recorded several reports of tankers and ships being hit by unknown projectiles, including incidents that led to fires, material damage, and injuries among the crews. UKMTO

Reuters had reported on October 3 that a crude oil tanker was also hit by an unknown projectile about 4 nautical miles east of Oman, while the British Maritime Trade Operations stated that all crew members were safe and no environmental impacts were recorded from the incident.

On the same day, another oil tanker reported being hit by an unknown projectile on the left side, about 4 nautical miles east of Oman, while the authority confirmed the safety of the crew members and the absence of environmental impacts from the incident.

The risks to navigation escalated after reports on September 30 indicated that three oil tankers flying the Liberian flag were hit by unknown projectiles while crossing Hormuz, although the source of the projectiles or the responsible party has not been independently identified, according to "Reuters."