Strait of Hormuz: Bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile, crew casualty reported
A bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a late report received by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident was reported to UKMTO by a third party and occurred on August 15 at around 2200 UTC. The impact damaged the vessel’s starboard side and resulted in a crew casualty. Investigation underway There was no reported…
A bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, reported to the UK Maritime Trade Operations on August 15 at 2200 UTC. The collision inflicted damage to the vessel's starboard side and resulted in a loss of crew member. Authorities are currently probing the incident; no environmental damage has been documented. The Maritime Trade Operations has warned vessels to exercise caution when traversing the Strait of Hormuz and to report any suspicious activity.
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