Oil tanker targeted by unknown projectile off Oman coast, no injuries or environmental damage

An oil tanker was targeted by an unidentified projectile about 35 kilometers off the coast of Oman, according to a report received by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Tuesday. All crew members were confirmed safe and no environmental impact was reported as a result of the incident.

UKMTO said the tanker’s captain reported the vessel had been struck by a projectile of unknown type, approximately 19 nautical miles northeast of the Omani area of Lima. The source of the projectile and those responsible for the attack were not identified.

The ship’s captain is expected to assess any potential damage at first light to determine the extent of the impact on the tanker’s structure and equipment.

Initial information did not include the name, nationality, or destination of the tanker, nor did it clarify the nature of any possible damage or whether the incident would affect the vessel’s ability to continue its journey.

The incident occurred in a maritime area near shipping lanes connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s main routes for oil and international trade. UKMTO continues to monitor maritime security incidents and issue alerts regarding navigation risks in the region.