ISTANBUL, Oct 3 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, said the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
The ship’s master reported that the tanker was hit during an outbound transit through the strait at 1122GMT, according to UKMTO.
The strike caused a small fire and a blackout aboard the vessel, it said.
The fire was later extinguished, and the vessel is underway, it added.
No casualties or environmental impact were reported from the incident, according to the agency.
Authorities are investigating the incident, while the agency advised vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.
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