Archive · 3 Oct 2026
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.
- When
- Friday, local time; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- About four nautical miles east of Oman; the separate MT Kazimah III incident was in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- The cause and circumstances of the strikes were not stated; authorities were investigating.
- 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