UKMTO says the tanker struck 25NM northeast of Hassab, Oman, was approached by a small boat that attached two explosive charges to its hull above the waterline, causing an engine room fire that temporarily disabled the vessel; The fire is out, the crew is safe and the ship is proceeding to its next port.

UKMTO says the tanker struck 25NM northeast of Hassab, Oman, was approached by a small boat that attached two explosive charges to its hull above the waterline, causing an engine room fire that temporarily disabled the vessel; The fire is out, the crew is safe and the ship is proceeding to its next port.