A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 8 nautical miles (14.8 km) northwest of Oman's Kumzar, overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said, adding that the vessel is currently adrift.
The crew safely abandoned the vessel and have been recovered by a tug boat, UKMTO said after reporting earlier that the vessel was on fire.
The fire has not been extinguished, but no environmental impact was reported, UKMTO said.
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