The British Maritime Trade Operations center reports that an oil tanker was approached by a small skiff carrying four people, who then fired an RPG at the vessel. No injuries or major damage have been reported, and the tanker is continuing its voyage. The identity and affiliation of the attackers remain unknown.
The British Maritime Trade Operations center (UKMTO) reported Monday evening that an oil tanker was approached by a small skiff carrying four individuals off the coast of Oman. The assailants fired an RPG at the vessel. The crew are all safe, and the tanker sustained no reported major damage, continuing toward its destination. No group has claimed responsibility, and the vessel's identity has not been released. This follows previous UKMTO reports of small-vessel attacks in the region — on Saturday, an oil tanker was hit by gunfire off the Oman coast, and on June 10 a cargo ship was attacked south of Yemen, with its security team returning fire. Both earlier incidents also resulted in no casualties. The pattern of small-boat attacks using light weapons against commercial shipping in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman remains a concern for maritime security.
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