Current Affairs
Tanker Reports Explosion Off Oman as UKMTO Warns Ships to Use Caution
A tanker operating east of Oman reported an external explosion near its port side on May 26 at 0945 UTC, approximately 60 nautical miles east of Muscat, according to UKMTO Warning 062-26. The crew and vessel were reported safe, though some bunker fuel was discharged into the sea. The incident marks the latest in a series of maritime security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz region, prompting UKMTO to advise vessels to exercise caution and report suspicious activity.
