The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a container ship reported damage after a “suspected but unknown projectile” struck the vessel about 25 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “Extent of the damage is currently unknown but under investigation by the crew,” the UKMTO said. It added that all crew members are safe and accounted for. The maritime agency urged vessels moving through the area to “transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.”
UK reports second vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Wednesday that a second vessel has been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board. The UKMTO noted the vessel was a cargo ship hit by an “unknown projectile” and that the crew were forced to evacuate and call for assistance. Earlier in the day, the agency noted that a container vessel reported damage after being struck by an unknown projectile, but stressed that all crew members were safe.