A vessel used to be struck by way of an unknown projectile 8 nautical miles (14.8 km) northwest of Oman’s Kumzar, overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Business Operations (UKMTO) company mentioned, including that the vessel is recently adrift.
The staff safely deserted the vessel and had been recovered by way of a tug boat, UKMTO mentioned after reporting previous that the vessel used to be on hearth.
The fireplace has now not been extinguished, however no environmental have an effect on used to be reported, UKMTO mentioned.
On Monday morning, Iran’s Progressive Guards mentioned two oil tankers “exploded” and have been immobilised after making an attempt to transit what it described as an unsafe southern path during the Strait of Hormuz.
On Sunday, the Guards additionally pointed to 2 ships eager about an “accident” in the similar house. It used to be unclear whether or not the 2 incidents have been comparable.
