The UK Maritime Organisation (UKMTO) says it has received a report of an incident 11 Nautical Miles north of Oman in the Straits of Hormuz.
UKMTO said that it has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz which has resulted in a fire onboard. The vessel has requested assistance and the crew are evacuating the vessel.
UKMTO further shared that the CSO has reported that the fire onboard the vessel had been extinguished and there is no environmental impact at this time. A skeleton crew remains onboard. In its advisory UKMTO said that Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate.
UKMTO said it had received a report of an incident 50 Nautical Miled northwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to the report, the Master of a Bulk Carrier reported their vessel being hit by an unknown projectile. There ws no report of any environmental impact. The crew were reported safe and well.
This follows a CNN reort which citing sources had said that Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important energy transition point that carries about one-fifth of all crude oil. The report further said that Iran still retains upward of 80% to 90% of its small boats and mine layers, one and could feasibly lay hundreds of mines in the waterway.
