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Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile Off Oman, Crew Safe
A crude oil ship reported being hit by an unknown object near Oman on Friday.
The ship’s crew were safe, and no pollution was reported.
Officials are investigating what happened.
The UKMTO asked other ships to travel carefully and report anything suspicious.
In a separate incident, a projectile struck the tanker MT Kazimah III in the Strait of Hormuz.
Five Indian crew members from that ship were taken safely ashore.
India said it is keeping watch over Indian sailors and ships in the region.
More than 4,500 Indian seafarers were on commercial vessels operating in the area.
UKMTO said a crude oil tanker reported being hit by an unknown projectile about four nautical miles east of Oman on Friday.
The tanker’s crew were reported safe, with no environmental impact reported at the time.
Authorities are investigating, and UKMTO advised vessels to transit cautiously and report suspicious activity.
Separately, five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III were brought safely ashore after a projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz.
India said it was monitoring seafarers and vessels in the Persian Gulf, including more than 4,500 Indian seafarers on commercial vessels in the area.
- Who
- The crew of a crude oil tanker; UKMTO reported the incident. Separately, five Indian nationals aboard MT Kazimah III were rescued.
- What
- A tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile; all crew were reported safe and no environmental impact was reported. A separate projectile strike affected MT Kazimah III.
- Where
- About four nautical miles east of Oman; the separate MT Kazimah III incident was in the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Friday, local time; the article does not specify a date.
- Why
- The cause and circumstances of the strikes were not stated; authorities were investigating.
Key facts
- Location of reported incident
- About four nautical miles east of Oman
- Vessel involved
- A crude oil tanker; its name and flag were not given in the UKMTO report described
- Reported projectile
- Unknown; the tanker master reported a strike on the port side
- Crew and environmental impact
- Crew reported safe; no environmental impact reported at the time
- Separate tanker incident
- MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
- Indian nationals rescued
- Five aboard MT Kazimah III were shifted ashore safely
- Indian seafarers in the area
- More than 4,500 aboard commercial vessels operating in the area, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson
Quotes
Embassy of India in Oman
India's diplomatic mission in Oman.
“Earlier today, the Mission coordinated the rescue of five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III, struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely. We thank the Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance.”
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“At this point, we have six India-flagged commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf. We also have six foreign-flagged vessels which are carrying cargo to India. So 12 ships are there. On these ships, we have around 163 Indian seafarers who are on board.”
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UKMTO Operations Centre
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre monitoring maritime incidents.
“UKMTO has received a report of an incident 4 nm east of Oman. The master of a crude oil tanker has reported being struck by an unknown projectile on the port side. All crew are reported as safe, and no environmental impact is reported at present. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.”
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