UKMTO reports tug struck by two projectiles northeast of Khor Fakkan

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report of an incident northeast of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates, according to Mehr News. A tug travelling southbound reported being struck by two unknown projectiles, the agency said.

The tug sustained damage in the incident but was continuing on its route, according to the report. One minor casualty was reported.

UKMTO advised vessels to transit the area with caution and to report any suspicious activity to the agency while authorities investigate the incident. The report did not identify the origin of the projectiles or specify the vessel's flag or ownership.

Khor Fakkan lies on the Gulf of Oman coast of the UAE, near the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which a large share of global seaborne oil trade passes. Maritime security agencies have repeatedly issued advisories for vessels in the region in recent years.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the reported strike, and no further details on the investigation were available. According to Mehr News, the UKMTO statement did not provide additional information beyond the reported damage, the minor casualty and its advisory to shipping.