2 weeks ago
Vessel struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew casualty
A big ship was travelling through a narrow stretch of sea called the Strait of Hormuz.
While it was moving through, something hit the ship.
Nobody knows yet exactly what the thing was.
The hit hurt the room where the ship's engine lives, and one person on the ship was hurt.
The rest of the people on the ship got help from the Omani Coast Guard, a group that helps ships in trouble.
So far, no oil or other stuff has leaked into the sea, which is good for the water and animals.
Important grown-ups are looking into what happened to the ship.
They want to find out what hit the ship and why.
A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reported.
The strike caused engine room damage and one crew casualty.
The remaining crew are being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
No environmental impact has been reported.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
- Who
- A vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), with crew assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
- What
- The vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty.
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz, while the vessel was transiting outbound.
- When
- Tuesday, reported by Reuters on August 18.
- Why
- Unknown; authorities are investigating.
Key facts
- Reporting body
- United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
- Incident
- Vessel struck by unknown projectile
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz (outbound transit)
- Damage
- Engine room damage
- Casualties
- One crew casualty reported
- Crew assistance
- Omani Coast Guard
- Environmental impact
- None reported
- Status
- Under investigation







