The British Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) reported receiving a report of an attack on an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
According to this organization's warning number 205-26, published on Sunday, November 15, the Indian shipping authorities reported an attack on this oil tanker while the ship was moving on an eastbound route before entering the Strait of Hormuz.
In this message it was stated that all the crew of the oil tanker have been identified and are in a safe and sound condition. However, the extent of the damage to the ship and the possible environmental consequences of the incident are still unknown.
The UK's maritime trade operations have asked passing vessels to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity to the organisation.