Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, two crew injured

Two crew members were injured when a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

• The UK Maritime Trade Operations said two crew members suffered minor injuries and the tanker continued to the next port under its own power.
• The UKMTO reported no environmental impact from the incident and said authorities are investigating.
• The UKMTO advised ships to exercise caution and report suspicious activity during transits of the strait.
• The tanker's identity and the party responsible for the attack have not been disclosed.
• British maritime security firm Vanguard said the first vessel, the British-flagged La Stephanie, was attacked by a drone during its transit.
• The UKMTO reported a second incident, in which an LPG tanker was struck by shrapnel while leaving the strait, with its crew safe and no environmental impact.