Fire extinguished on tanker hit by projectile off Oman

A fire broke out on a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz after it was hit by an unidentified projectile. The blaze was extinguished and the crew were unharmed, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said.

Citing local authorities, UKMTO placed the incident about 20 kilometres west of Bukha, Oman. The tanker is now at anchor, with no environmental damage reported.

Authorities are investigating the incident. UKMTO advised ships in the area to exercise caution and report suspicious activity.