Cargo Ship Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz... One Indian Crew Member Dead

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that it received reports of a cargo ship being struck in the Strait of Hormuz local time yesterday.

According to the UKMTO, the security officer of a cargo ship reported that the vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile.

It was reported that the ship caught fire from the strike and is currently drifting out of control.

All crew members evacuated the ship, but it was confirmed that there were two casualties in the process.

No environmental damage, such as marine pollution, has been reported so far.

The UKMTO urged vessels passing through nearby waters to exercise extreme caution and advised them to immediately report any suspicious activity to the organization.

In connection with this, Omani and Indian authorities stated that an Indian crew member was killed in the cargo ship strike.

The Maritime Security Centre (MSC) of Oman confirmed, "A fire broke out in the engine room of the vessel due to this strike, resulting in the death of one crew member," and explained that the remaining 27 crew members evacuated safely.

India's Ministry of External Affairs also announced in a statement that one of its nationals tragically lost their life.

The targeted vessel is known to be the Cape Dao, registered under the Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda.

(Photo: Capture of UKMTO alert, Yonhap News)
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