Crew Abandons Burning Tanker After Attack Near Strait of Hormuz

A merchant tanker was abandoned after being struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, according to an updated advisory from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The incident occurred about 8 nautical miles northwest of Kumzar, Oman, along the U.S-coordinated southern route adjacent to Oman’s coastline.

UKMTO initially reported that a vessel was on fire after receiving information from military authorities. In an updated advisory issued later Monday, the agency reclassified the incident as an attack after confirming with the company’s security officer that the vessel had been struck by an unknown projectile.

According to UKMTO, the