Vessel Hit in Gulf of Oman; One Crew Member Killed

A vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile while heading out of the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said. One crew member was killed, and damage was reported in the area containing the vessel’s machinery. The agency said the remaining personnel received assistance from Oman’s coast guard. No environmental pollution was reported after the incident. The attack occurred as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply during the conflict between the United States and Iran. Shipping data from Kepler showed five major cargo vessels passed through the strait on Saturday and none on Sunday, compared with 31 vessels at the start of the previous week. Authorities are investigating the incident.