British Maritime Center: Oil tanker was targeted on exiting the Strait of Hormuz The British Maritime Operations Center says that another tanker carrying crude oil was hit by unidentified missiles while exiting the Strait of Hormuz. This body, which is affiliated with the British Navy, announced that it had received a report about the incident and the authorities are investigating it. Britain's Maritime Operations Center also advised vessels to proceed with caution through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency did not provide details on the condition of the crew or possible damage.