Tanker stricken off coast of Oman following engine room strike

 An oil tanker was hit and disabled by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to an advisory from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The attack occurred approximately 9 nautical miles (16.7 kilometres) northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman. According to reports received by maritime security monitors, the projectile impacted the vessel’s engine room, causing operational failure and leaving the ship without power.

The captain of the tanker confirmed that all crew members are safe. UKMTO stated that the potential environmental impact and whether the incident resulted in an oil spill remain unknown at this time.

The maritime authority has not disclosed the name of the vessel, its flag state, ownership details, or its direction of travel.

By Tamilla Hasanova