An oil tanker has suffered serious technical malfunction as a result of being targeted off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sea-news.az reports citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), that the tanker’s engine compartment was damaged as a result of the strike, and the vessel completely lost control.
The incident was recorded approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Lima port, Oman. According to initial reports, no injuries were reported among the ship’s crew during the incident.
The coast guard forces operating in the region have been informed about the events, and investigations have been launched to determine the details of the incident.
