Unidentified Projectile Hits Crude Oil Tanker off Oman, Damaging Engine Room

A crude oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations authority reported.

The strike caused damage to the vessel’s engine room, according to the report. The extent of the damage was not specified in the information provided.

The projectile’s type and origin were not identified. No party was named as responsible for the incident.

The available information did not identify the tanker or give its precise location. It also provided no details on injuries, any oil spill or whether the vessel could continue its voyage.