UKMTO says tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman

A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.

UKMTO said it received a report of an incident six nautical miles east of Oman, where the tanker was hit on its port bow.

The agency said the crew were safe and no environmental impact had been reported.

The tanker is continuing to its next port of call, UKMTO said.