Tanker attacked in Gulf waters, UK maritime agency says

A tanker came under attack while transiting the Arabian Gulf on Sunday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center said, according to Anadolu Agency.

UKMTO said it had received a report from Indian shipping authorities about an attack on a tanker travelling east before entering the Strait of Hormuz. The statement was posted on “X”.

“The crew are accounted for and safe,” UKMTO said, adding that the extent of the damage and any environmental impact remained unknown.

The center urged vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report suspicious activity.