Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, crew casualty reported, maritime agency says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday that it received a report of a vessel being struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The incident caused damage to the vessel's engine room and resulted in a crew casualty. The agency did not provide further details regarding the nature of the casualty. The Omani Coast Guard is assisting the remaining crew, and authorities are investigating the incident. According to UKMTO, there was no reported environmental damage. The incident occurs as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted due to ongoing tensions, with vessel crossings continuing to remain at very low levels.