UKMTO says merchant vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz. According to UKMTO, the master of a merchant vessel relayed a Mayday call on VHF Channel 16 stating that another vessel had been struck by an unknown projectile. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.