A fire broke out on a tanker sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. The fire was extinguished after the vessel was struck by an unidentified object.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said all crew members aboard the tanker were safe and accounted for. The center also said there had been no reports of environmental damage resulting from the incident.
An investigation is underway to determine how the incident occurred. The center urged vessels sailing near the Strait of Hormuz to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.