Strait of Hormuz: Twelve Crew Members of an Oil Tanker Injured After Attack
The Panamanian-flagged tanker "On-Peace" was struck by a projectile; the injured were evacuated to Oman.
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A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, the "On-Peace," was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring twelve members of its crew. The injured were evacuated to Oman to receive medical care.
According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, the ship's crew numbered nineteen in total, including seventeen Indian nationals. The incident comes amid recurring tensions in this strategic shipping route, through which a significant share of global oil trade passes.
A high-tension zone
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, is regularly the scene of incidents involving commercial vessels, amid regional rivalries and persistent geopolitical tensions. The precise origin of the projectile that struck the "On-Peace" had not been independently confirmed at this stage.
Omani authorities handled the medical evacuation of the injured, though no further details were provided on the severity of their injuries. The fate of the vessel itself, including whether it could continue its voyage after the incident, was not specified.
This latest incident revives concerns over the safety of maritime transport in the Strait of Hormuz, a route through which roughly one-fifth of global oil consumption passes.
Sources
- Détroit d’Ormuz : 12 membres de l’équipage d’un pétrolier blessés — Le Monde — Une
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