Vessel Struck by Projectile in Hormuz Outbound Transit, Crew Casualty Reported

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said it received a report that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel's company security officer reported that the impact damaged the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty. The remaining crew are being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard, and no environmental impact has been reported. The authority did not attribute the strike to any party. Three other vessels were struck in the strait on August 14, including two tankers hit by drones on outbound transits, with their crews reported safe.