The incident occurred at 2210 UTC on August 3 as the vessel transited northbound through Omani territorial waters. The projectile struck the engine room and crew accommodations, sparking a fire, knocking out power, and leaving the ship disabled at anchor. UKMTO has been unable to establish contact with the vessel. One crew member remains missing; the rest evacuated safely. The attack follows an August 2 incident in which two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reported VHF threats claiming to be from the "Sepah Navy," warning shots, and nearby explosions, which UKMTO assessed as likely connected.
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It follows the August 2 tanker harassment incidents in the same waterway, the August 3 sinking of an Indian cargo vessel in the Red Sea, and reported IRGC targeting of Middle East trade routes documented this week.
