Key facts
- An oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile nine nautical miles northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman.
- The incident caused damage to the vessel's engine room, disabling it.
- All crew members are reported safe.
- No environmental impact has been reported.
- The tanker was transiting the US protected lane.
An oil tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile approximately nine nautical miles (16.7 kilometers) northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The master of the vessel reported the incident, which caused damage to the engine room and left the tanker disabled. All crew members were reported safe, and no environmental impact was immediately noted.
The incident occurred in a region already on edge due to shipping security concerns and broader Middle East conflict. The UKMTO, which monitors shipping activity and security threats in the Gulf, Red Sea, and wider Indian Ocean, did not identify the vessel's nationality or the source of the projectile. The advisory is closely watched by shipowners, insurers, and naval forces operating in the area, given the significant volume of energy shipments transiting nearby waters.