World · Middle East · 23 hrs ago
Tanker reported hit and set on fire near the Strait of Hormuz
A vessel was hit near the exit of the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of October 10, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations centre.
The vessel was struck on its port side and a fire broke out.
UKMTO said the crew was safe, but the extent of damage and any environmental effects were not known.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said a supertanker trying to leave by a southern route struck a sea mine, causing an explosion.
The United Arab Emirates said 22 crew members had been rescued from an oil tanker burning in the Persian Gulf.
The accounts do not establish whether the vessel's damage or any pollution has been assessed.
UK Maritime Trade Operations said a vessel was hit near the exit of the Strait of Hormuz on October 10 and caught fire.
The vessel was struck on its port side, but the extent of the damage and any environmental impact were not known.
The crew was reported safe.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a supertanker trying to leave by an alternative southern route struck a sea mine and exploded.
The United Arab Emirates said 22 crew members had been rescued from a burning oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
- Who
- A vessel described by UKMTO as a ship; Iran identified a supertanker.
- What
- The vessel was reported hit and set on fire. Iran said it struck a sea mine and exploded.
- When
- Around 22:20 local time on October 10.
- Where
- Near the exit of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- Not stated. Iran said the vessel struck a sea mine.
UK Maritime Trade Operations
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Cause of incident
UK Maritime Trade Operations
UKMTO reported that the vessel was hit, without specifying the cause.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
The Revolutionary Guard said the supertanker struck a sea mine.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
UKMTO said it received information from a vessel’s captain that the ship had been hit.
UKMTO said the vessel caught fire and its crew was safe.
- Reported time
- Around 22:20 local time on October 10
- Location
- Exit of the Strait of Hormuz
- Damage
- Vessel struck on its port side and caught fire
- Crew
- Reported safe by UKMTO
- Rescue report
- UAE said 22 crew members were rescued from a burning oil tanker
Sources
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