WANA (Oct 04) – A tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which operates under the UK Navy.

 

UKMTO said a tanker had been struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz but did not provide a specific time for the incident.

 

The vessel’s captain said the impact damaged the tanker’s engine room, while all crew members were safe. No environmental damage was reported.

 

The incident came a day after three tankers described as violating navigation rules and attempting to use the Omani route were targeted.

 

Iran has repeatedly said that the southern route of the Strait is the safe and designated route for navigation, warning that vessels violating the rules would either be targeted or encounter mines.