Fire-Hit Tanker Continues Journey After Being Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Says
- A tanker near Khasab, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by a small boat that attached two explosive devices, causing an engine-room fire and temporarily disabling the vessel.
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that the fire was extinguished, all crew members were safe, there was no environmental impact, and the tanker continued toward its next port.
- UKMTO urged vessels to travel cautiously and report suspicious activity while authorities investigated the incident.
- Iranian military authorities said the tanker struck a naval mine in a restricted area and warned vessels against unauthorized or uncoordinated passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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A small vessel approached the tanker and deployed two devices above the waterline, according to UKMTO. The crew is safe, while the ship continues its journey after extinguishing the fire
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Tanker hit by explosive devices in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after two explosive devices attached to its hull detonated, temporarily disabling the vessel, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The incident occurred 25 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, while the tanker was travelling outbound through the strategic waterway on Thursday, October 29. In … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, …
The tanker, on which the Strait of Ormuz set fire, was attacked by a mined boat, reported to the British Maritime Trade Operations Authority (UKMTO). On Friday night, the organization reported a fire on a vessel 25 nautical miles north-east of the Omani port of Hasab, transmitting to RIA News. "A small vessel arrived on the left side of the tanker, to which two explosive devices were attached. The following explosions caused a fire in the engine…
Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by explosives attached to small boat, UKMTO says
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a small boat carrying two explosive devices on Thursday, triggering a fire in its engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was attacked with two explosive devices attached to its hull by a small boat, triggering a fire in the engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. World News | Tanker Attacked with Explosive Devices in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Safe: UKMTO.
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