Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports

The UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering an engine-room fire.

• The UKMTO received a report that a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz outward.
• The vessel's captain said the projectile struck the ship's side, starting a fire in the engine room; no crew members were injured.
• The UKMTO said the extent of material damage and potential environmental impact remains unclear as authorities investigate the incident.
• The UKMTO has documented several attacks on commercial vessels in the strait since the start of October.