A vessel has been struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of a crew member.
Sea-news.az reports citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center of the British Royal Navy, that the incident occurred as the ship was exiting the strait.
As a result of the strike, the vessel’s engine room was damaged, and one of the crew members lost their life. Assistance is being provided to the other crew members by the Oman Coast Guard.
The causes of the incident and the perpetrators of the attack are currently under investigation. The UKMTO has advised vessels operating in the region to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.
This latest incident, occurring against the backdrop of rising threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, has further heightened concerns regarding the safety of maritime transport in the region. Reports of several commercial vessels coming under attack in the area have also surfaced previously.
