Oil Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile Near Oman Coast

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, an unspecified security incident occurred 19 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, prompting a report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Tuesday. Navigators aboard an oil tanker reported that their vessel was struck by an unknown projectile.

Fortunately, the crew of the oil tanker sustained no injuries and there have been no reports of any environmental damage. The captain is scheduled to assess the damage incurred in the early hours of Wednesday. The UKMTO has advised vessels to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity to the authority, noting that the matter remains under investigation. Further details regarding this incident have not yet been released.