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Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile Near Oman
A commercial tanker sustained minor damage after an unknown projectile struck its port side 19 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman. The crew was unharmed and the vessel continued to its next port.
Jul 17, 3:10 AM·1m read2 sources
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A commercial tanker was struck by an unknown projectile on Thursday while sailing 19 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman. The vessel sustained minor structural damage on its port side. The crew remained unharmed and the ship proceeded to its next destination.
Officials described the damage as limited and stated that no injuries occurred. The location places the incident in a busy shipping lane near the Strait of Hormuz.
No group has claimed responsibility for the projectile.
Shipping companies have not announced changes to routes following the event. Maritime authorities continue to monitor traffic in the area. >"The port side took minor damage, but the crew is fine and the ship simply carried on to its next port." — UKMTO report, Thursday
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