A Greek-owned oil tanker was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman, damaging its engine room and leaving the vessel without propulsion near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The vessel has been identified as the Metro Venetian, an LR2 tanker with a capacity of 115,000 deadweight tons.
The ship was built in 2025 and is managed by Greece-based Metrostar Management. The attack occurred on Monday night approximately nine nautical miles, or 17 kilometers, northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman.
Greek-Owned tanker off Oman suffers engine room damage
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the tanker’s master reported that an unknown projectile struck the vessel and caused damage to its engine room. The impact disabled the tanker, leaving it unable to continue under its own power.
All crew members were reported safe following the incident. No marine pollution was observed, according to the information available after the attack. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The origin of the projectile and those responsible for the strike have not been identified.
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UKMTO issues warning to ships near Oman
UKMTO advised vessels operating in the area to exercise increased caution as authorities continue investigating the attack. Ships navigating through the region were also urged to report any suspicious activity.
The incident occurred close to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime passages for international energy shipments and a region where commercial vessels have faced heightened security risks.
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