Accra:Strait of Hormuz A tanker was damaged after being hit 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) reported that the tanker's company security officer confirmed a projectile had struck the vessel's port side.

All crew members were declared safe, and there were no reports of environmental damage at the time of the incident. The incident occurred at 1200GMT, but no details about the tanker, its flag, or its operator were disclosed.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident. The UKMTO has advised vessels operating in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the maritime monitoring organization.