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Oil tanker hit by projectile off Oman coast, vessel disabled
A projectile has struck an oil tanker operating in waters off Oman, damaging the vessel's engine room and leaving it disabled. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident with no casualties recorded.
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An oil tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting waters off the coast of Oman, according to reports from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The strike damaged the vessel's engine room, rendering it unable to proceed under its own power.
The UKMTO, which monitors maritime incidents affecting commercial shipping in the region, confirmed the attack occurred but provided limited details on the nature of the projectile or its origin. No crew members were reported injured in the incident.
The development marks another security concern for commercial shipping in the strategic waters of the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman, a vital corridor for global energy supplies. The region has experienced multiple maritime incidents in recent years, prompting heightened vigilance among shipping operators and international naval forces.
Authorities have not yet identified responsibility for the attack. The disabled vessel's status and recovery operations were not immediately detailed in available reports.