Cargo ship attacked near the Strait of Hormuz
Xinhua News Agency, London, August 3 (Reporter Gao Wencheng) - The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office reported on the evening of the 3rd that a cargo ship was attacked in waters approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Seeb in the Oman Sea.
The report indicates that the incident occurred in waters near the eastern entrance of the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office received a military report at 22:00 Coordinated Universal Time on the 3rd (06:00 Beijing Time on the 4th). The cargo ship involved reported via very high frequency radio that it was struck by an unidentified projectile.
Recently, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office has reported multiple incidents of attacks on ships, most of which occurred in the shipping lanes near the Oman side. The agency advises passing vessels to remain vigilant, navigate cautiously, and report any suspicious activities in a timely manner.
A cargo ship was attacked by an unidentified projectile in the Oman Sea, approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Seeb, on August 3, 2023. The British Maritime Trade Operations received the report and has warned vessels to exercise caution in the area due to recent attacks.
- A cargo ship was attacked in the Oman Sea near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The incident occurred approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Seeb.
- The attack was reported via VHF radio by the cargo ship.
- The British Maritime Trade Operations has issued warnings about increased attacks in the area.
- Vessels are advised to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.