Tanker struck by unknown projectile near Strait of Hormuz

A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile near Khasab, Oman, on October 29, 2026, at 1600 UTC while completing an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel's Company Security Officer notified UKMTO. No crew injuries or environmental damage have been reported. Authorities are investigating the incident. Vessels in the area have been advised to exercise caution and report suspicious activity to UKMTO.