Tanker struck by projectile off Oman coast, engine room damaged: UKMTO
10:05, 01/08/2026, SaturdayU: Update: 10:13, 01/08/2026, Saturday
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File photoThe United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported early Saturday that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile approximately 11 nautical miles off the Omani coast, damaging its engine room and leaving the vessel not under command amid ongoing military tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said early Saturday that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile off Oman, damaging its engine room and leaving the vessel not under command. UKMTO received a report from the vessel's company security officer indicating the attack occurred approximately 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, according to the maritime watchdog.
The projectile penetrated the engine room and disabled the ship's propulsion systems, rendering the vessel unable to maneuver while authorities work to establish its flag and ownership details.
Security Response
Regional coast guard units have been notified and authorities are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. UKMTO confirmed that no casualties were reported among the crew and no environmental damage has been detected from the incident.
Regional Tensions
The attack comes amid heightened security tensions around the Strait of Hormuz following recent military confrontation between the United States and Iran. Commercial shipping through the vital chokepoint has faced increasing risks as hostilities persist in the region.