UK Maritime Office: Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, two crew injured
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile. The military department informed the UKMTO of the incident. Two crew members sustained minor injuries. The vessel reported that it would continue sailing to its next port of call. The report, sourced from financial data provider Jin10, provides a concise update on the security situation in the strategic waterway, which is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. No further details on the origin of the projectile or the identity of the tanker were provided in the initial report.
Source report
Source: United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
The UKMTO has reported that its military division was notified of an incident involving an oil tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz. According to the report:
- The vessel was struck by a projectile.
- Two crew members sustained minor injuries.
- The ship has confirmed it will continue its voyage to the next port of call.
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金十数据Neutral / independent
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Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Two Crew Injured, UKMTO Reports