Attack on Northbound Bulk Carrier 11NM West of Sirik, Iran

The captain of a northbound bulk carrier reported the vessel being attacked by multiple small craft.

IRAN, The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has received a report of an incident 11 nautical miles west of Sirik.

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The captain of a northbound bulk carrier reported the vessel being attacked by multiple small craft. All crew remain safe and no environmental impact has occurred.

Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO as authorities investigate.

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