A ship was hit by a shell about 18 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman, causing a fire that was later brought under control, the United Kingdom's Merchant Marine Operations Centre reported.
According to authorities, there were no casualties and no crew members were reported injured. Also, no environmental impact was found from the incident.
UKMTO has not released the name of the vessel, its flag or ownership, while authorities have launched investigations to determine the circumstances and the type of projectile used.
The incident comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region. Earlier, the United Arab Emirates accused Iran of firing a missile at an ADNOC oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The company said there were no injuries and the situation was under control, while Tehran has not yet commented on the allegations.
