The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a tanker captain heard an explosion near the vessel approximately 20 nautical miles (37 km) northeast of Khasab, Oman. The tanker and crew are unharmed, and UKMTO urged vessels in the area to exercise caution.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Monday that a tanker captain heard an explosion near the vessel approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. The tanker and crew are safe, and no damage was reported. UKMTO urged vessels in the area to exercise caution. The origin of the explosion is unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility. The Gulf of Oman has been a focus of maritime security concerns in recent months, with UKMTO documenting several incidents involving commercial vessels.
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