Fire breaks out on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz after strike by unknown projectile
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday morning. Local authorities stated that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile, causing a fire to break out on board before emergency teams successfully extinguished it. Reports confirmed that all crew members are safe, … The post Fire breaks out on oil tanker in…
An oil tanker experienced a fire following an attack by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday morning, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Local authorities reported that the tanker was hit, leading to a fire before emergency crews were able to put it out. Fortunately, no crew members were injured or harmed, and there were no reports of damage or environmental impact.
Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the details of the attack, the projectile used, and the perpetrators. They have also advised all vessels using the region to be vigilant and report any suspicious actions to the UKMTO.
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