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Crude Oil Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile Off Oman, UKMTO Says

  • A crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about four nautical miles east of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations .
  • UKMTO reported that all crew members were safe, no environmental impact had been reported, and authorities were investigating the incident.
  • Five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III were safely brought ashore after the vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, according to India’s Embassy in Oman.
  • India’s Ministry of Shipping was monitoring vessels and seafarers in the region, including more than 4,500 seafarers.
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The UKMTO reported the attack and the captain of the ship confirmed that the entire crew is safe. The naval authorities of the region opened an investigation to clarify the origin and circumstances of the offensive.

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A crude oil tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile about 4 nautical miles east of Oman. The report was made by the captain of the vessel, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Office (UKMTO) said. “All crew members are safe and there is currently no indication of an environmental impact,” the UKMTO said, as quoted by Reuters. No details were released about any damage to the tanker. The vessel was not named. It is not known what the origin of t…

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On Saturday, the British Maritime Trade Operations Authority (UKMTO) announced that a crude oil tanker had been hit by missiles of unknown origin, four nautical miles east of the Sultanate of Oman.

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