Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, engine room damaged
The vessel was left not under command after the strike; no casualties or environmental effects were reported.
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A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, damaging its engine room and leaving the vessel not under command, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred about 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, and took place on Saturday, 1 August, while the tanker was sailing off Oman's Musandam Peninsula.
The UKMTO said it received a report from the vessel's company security officer. The regional coast guard has been informed and authorities are investigating. No casualties or environmental effects were reported. The tanker's name, flag, owner, cargo and the type of munition used were not disclosed in the initial statement.
The incident occurred amid heightened security tensions around the Strait of Hormuz following military confrontation between the US and Iran. It took place at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint.
11 nautical miles
Distance from the incident site to Lima, Oman.
The vessel's 'not under command' status meant it could not maneuver safely with its own propulsion and steering systems. Targeting the engine room heightened security concerns because it could directly halt the vessel's navigation. A prolonged immobilization of the tanker at the entrance could create new traffic pressure in already narrow safe transit lanes.
The incident occurred amid already low traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. On Friday, only four commodity vessels transited the strait, all exiting the Gulf. Two very large crude oil tankers among them were each carrying about 2 million barrels of crude oil. On the previous day, only three commodity vessels transited. Vessels sailing with tracking devices switched off were not included in these counts.
According to available data, energy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained far below normal levels. Under normal conditions, shipments equivalent to about one-fifth of global oil demand pass through the strait, which connects oil and gas production in Gulf countries to world markets via the Gulf of Oman. Most crude oil loaded in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq, Iran and Kuwait is transported through this route to Asia and other markets; it is also critical for diesel, jet fuel, gasoline and LNG.
Security risks in the strait affect energy prices, war-risk insurance, tanker charter rates, route times and delivery schedules. In a previous wave of attacks, some insurance companies limited war-risk coverage, and oil transport costs from the Middle East to Asia rose sharply.
No party claimed responsibility for the attack in the initial statement. Military and maritime security units are expected to examine the projectile's trajectory and the nature of the damage. The attack could lead shipowners and charterers to again delay their decisions on transiting the strait. Oil tanker traffic through the strait, which was being reopened, came under renewed pressure from the attack.
Updates
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed that a second, separate maritime incident occurred approximately 21 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, involving a large splash and an explosion near another tanker. While no damage was reported in this second incident, authorities are currently investigating both occurrences.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed receiving reports of two separate maritime incidents off Oman, including a second incident involving a large splash and an explosion near another tanker 21 nautical miles northeast of Khasab. While the first tanker sustained engine room damage, no damage was reported in the second occurrence, which authorities are currently investigating.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a second, separate maritime incident involving a large splash and an explosion near another tanker 21 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, though no damage was reported in this second case. Authorities are currently investigating both incidents, while the flags of the targeted vessels remain unclear.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that a second, separate maritime incident involving a large splash and an explosion occurred near Khasab, Oman, though no damage was reported in that instance. Authorities are currently investigating both incidents, as the flags of the targeted vessels remain unclear.
The vessel has been identified as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Additionally, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a second, separate incident involving a large splash and explosion near another tanker 21 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, though no damage was reported in that instance.
The struck tanker has been identified by security intelligence firms and ship tracking data as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel carrying a shipment from Qatar. Additionally, the UKMTO reported a second, separate maritime incident near Khasab, involving an explosion in close proximity to another tanker that caused no reported damage.
The targeted vessel has been identified by intelligence firms and ship tracking data as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Additionally, the UKMTO confirmed a second, separate maritime incident involving a large splash and an explosion near a tanker 21 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, though no damage was reported in that instance.
The tanker has been identified by security intelligence firms and ship tracking data as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel carrying a shipment from Qatar. This strike, occurring while the vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatens to further disrupt LNG deliveries through the waterway.
The damaged vessel has been identified by security intelligence firms and ship tracking data as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also confirmed a second, separate maritime incident involving a large splash and explosion near Khasab, though no damage was reported in that instance.
The targeted vessel has been identified as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Additionally, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that a separate, second maritime incident occurred near Khasab, Oman, involving a large splash and an explosion near another tanker, though no damage was reported in that instance.
The targeted vessel has been identified by security intelligence firms and ship tracking data as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Additionally, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a second, separate maritime incident involving another tanker approximately 21 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, where an explosion occurred near the vessel but caused no damage.
The targeted vessel has been identified by security intelligence firms and ship tracking data as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Additionally, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that a second, separate maritime incident occurred near Khasab where a tanker reported a large splash and explosion in close proximity, though no damage was reported in that specific case.
The struck vessel has been identified as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Security intelligence firms and ship tracking data confirm the tanker was hit while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an incident that threatens to further disrupt LNG deliveries through the waterway.
The vessel has been identified as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Security intelligence firms and ship tracking data confirmed the tanker was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a strike that threatens to further disrupt LNG deliveries through the waterway.
Security intelligence firms and ship tracking data have identified the struck vessel as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. This specific strike occurred while the vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening further disruption to LNG deliveries through the waterway.
The struck vessel has been identified as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Additionally, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed a second, separate maritime incident near Oman involving a large explosion and splash in close proximity to another tanker, though no damage was reported in that instance.
Intelligence firms and ship tracking data have identified the vessel as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. The strike occurred while the tanker was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, posing a threat to the delivery of LNG through the waterway.
The target vessel has been identified as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Security intelligence firms and ship tracking data confirmed the strike occurred while the vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Security intelligence firms and ship tracking data report that the vessel involved is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. The strike occurred while the tanker was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a development that threatens to further disrupt regional LNG deliveries.
The vessel has been identified as a cargo ship that was struck at 2 a.m. local time approximately 37 kilometers northeast of Al Khasab, Oman. While the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has launched an investigation and advised transiting vessels to exercise caution, the identity of the attacker and the type of munition used remain undisclosed.
The hit vessel has been identified as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Security intelligence firms and ship tracking data confirmed the specific nature of the cargo and the vessel's origin during its transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
The targeted vessel has been identified as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker carrying a shipment from Qatar. Security intelligence firms and ship tracking data confirmed the strike occurred while the tanker was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, posing a threat to regional LNG deliveries.
The cargo vessel reported being hit by an unknown projectile at 2 a.m. local time while approximately 37 kilometers (23 miles) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman. While the UKMTO launched an investigation and advised caution, the British maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed that the ship suffered damage.
The vessel has been identified as a cargo ship that was struck by an unknown projectile at approximately 2 a.m. local time, about 37 kilometers (23 miles) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman. While the UKMTO reported the strike based on military information, the maritime security firm Ambrey has confirmed that the ship suffered damage.
The struck vessel has been identified as a cargo ship that reported the hit at approximately 2 a.m. local time while sailing 37 kilometers (23 miles) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman. While the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) launched an investigation and advised caution, the British maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed that the ship sustained damage.
The strike on the cargo vessel, which occurred at approximately 2 a.m. local time about 37 kilometers northeast of Al Khasab, Oman, has been confirmed to have caused damage by the maritime security firm Ambrey. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has launched an investigation into the incident and advised all transiting vessels to exercise caution in the area. Additionally, a separate maritime incident was reported involving an explosion in close proximity to another tanker near Khasab, though no damage was reported in that instance.
The cargo vessel, which was reported to have been hit by an unknown projectile, has its damage confirmed by the British maritime security firm Ambrey. The strike occurred at approximately 2 a.m. local time, roughly 37 kilometers (23 miles) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman. While the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has launched an investigation and advised vessels in the area to exercise caution, no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
