Vessel Damaged in Strike Off Fujairah Coast, UK maritime agency

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A tanker has reported being struck by an “unknown projectile whilst at anchor” late Monday near the key Emirati oil port of Fujairah, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre said early Tuesday.

The vessel was hit in the Gulf of Oman, 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah, and suffered minor structural damage, said the maritime authority with responsibility for the region. No crew injuries or environmental damage were reported and structural damage is minimal.

Fujairah is a vital oil export route which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the war with Iran began. The Fujairah oil terminal port and adjacent Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) have been repeatedly targeted by Iran.

Fujairah authorities said Tuesday they were working to control a fire which had broken out in the FOIZ as a result of a drone strike.

The tanker attacked on Monday becomes the 21st vessel to report an incident in and around the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman since the war began, according to previous UKMTO figures.

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