Accra:Strait of Hormuz A tanker sustained damage after being struck by an 'unidentified' projectile while traveling outbound through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to a UK maritime agency.

According to Anadolu Agency, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated in a notice dated October 11 that the vessel's company security officer reported a projectile hitting the tanker's port side.

All crew members were reported to be safe, and there was no environmental impact noted at the time of the incident.

The notice specified that the incident occurred at 1200 GMT but did not disclose the identity of the tanker, its flag, or its operator. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.

The UKMTO has advised vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and to report any suspicious activity to the maritime monitoring organization.