Tanker On Peace struck by projectile near Strait of Hormuz
Two crew members sustained minor injuries in the tanker incident.
The Panamanian-flagged tanker On Peace was struck by a projectile about 17km off Limah, Oman, on October 6, setting fire to the vessel. India said 12 of 19 crew members were injured, and Oman evacuated 10 to hospital; earlier reports said the tanker continued under its own power.
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AllegedThe United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center said a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while entering the Strait of Hormuz.
2 of 2 sources“at least 12 of the ship’s 19 crew members were injured when a projectile hit the vessel as it transited the strait”
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Two crew members sustained minor injuries in the tanker incident.
1 of 2 sources“at least 12 of the ship’s 19 crew members were injured”
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- 2peopleFRANCE 24