Security incident reported in Strait of Hormuz

UKMTO says crew members are safe and no environmental impact has been reported.

Published: Sep 18, 2026, 11:10 PM
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Security incident reported in Strait of Hormuz
Summary

UKMTO reported a security incident near Khasab, Oman, saying the crew is safe and no environmental impact has been reported.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said it received a report of a security incident 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. Authorities are investigating, and vessels have been advised to proceed with caution and report suspicious activity.