Vessel Struck by Unidentified Projectile Sinks Off Coast of Oman

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A vessel struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman has sunk.

Sea-news.az reports that citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

It was reported that the incident occurred off the Omani coast, 9 nautical miles northeast of the port of Lima. The vessel’s master reported a hole in the starboard side resulting from an impact by an unidentified projectile.

According to available details, the vessel and crew were initially secure. The vessel’s name and further particulars have not been disclosed. The event has been classified as an attack.