A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz was struck by debris from an unidentified projectile, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), Reuters reports.
“An LPG tanker has been hit by debris from unknown projectiles,” UKMTO said in an alert, quoting the vessel’s master.
All crew members aboard the tanker were reported safe, and no environmental damage was reported following the incident. The vessel is expected to continue sailing to its next port of call.
UKMTO said authorities are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the strike.
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