Bulk Carrier Hit by Projectiles Off Oman as Maritime Threats Spill Beyond Hormuz

A bulk carrier was struck by projectiles in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman last week, marking another incident as security risks continue to spread beyond the Strait of Hormuz.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said it received a report on April 7 of an attack about 112 nautical miles southeast of Ras Al Hadd. The vessel’s master reported that the ship had been hit by “two unidentified projectiles,” sparking a fire onboard.

A Pakistan Navy vessel responded to assist, and authorities later declared the incident complete. No details were provided on casualties or the extent of the