Ship Hit by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

A ship was struck by an unknown projectile while exiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in damage to the engine room and the death of one crew member. The Omani coast guard is providing assistance to the remaining crew.

Consensus

• A ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
• The incident occurred during the ship's exit from the Strait of Hormuz.
• The engine room of the ship was damaged.
• One crew member died as a result of the attack.
• The Omani coast guard is assisting the remaining crew members.
• No environmental consequences have been reported.

Points of divergence

• The UKMTO reported that the ship was hit by an unknown projectile and that the engine room was damaged, with one crew member killed. — interfax
• The UKMTO advised ships to exercise caution when passing through the strait and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. — vesti
• The ship previously attacked in the Strait of Hormuz belonged to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). — vesti

Coverage (2 sources)

• UKMTO reported on attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
• UKMTO: projectile hit vessel in Hormuz — Вести

Key entities

• Ormuz Strait
• Moscow
• UKMTO
• United Kingdom (UKMTO)
• INTERFAX.RU
• Naval Forces
• Ormuzom
• Center for Coordination of Marine Cargo Transportation
• Maritime Trade Operations Department