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UKMTO Warning 149-26: crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile 4 nm east of Oman; crew safe

This version is a correction.

ATTACK
Location
4 nautical miles east of Oman; Gulf of Oman approaches
Importance
Standard

The master reported at 21:42 UTC on October 2 that a crude oil tanker was struck on its port side by an unknown projectile, 4 nautical miles east of Oman. Warning 149-26 reports all crew safe and no environmental impact at present. The attacker is unidentified. UKMTO posted the warning at 23:15 UTC.

Why it matters

A reported projectile strike against a merchant tanker near Oman.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: UKMTO WARNING 149-26 — ATTACK 4nm east of Oman, UK_MTO X: WARNING 149-26 PDF

UKMTO relays the vessel master’s report; its PDF and X post are the same primary account rather than independent confirmation. Preserve the attributed incident and the exact source wording about crew safety or no reported casualties. The notice does not establish numerical death or injury counts, or the attacker’s identity.