Security Incident Reported in the Strait of Hormuz
UKMTO says the crew was safe and no environmental impact had been reported after an incident northeast of Oman’s Khasab
UKMTO reported a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz, about 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. The agency said the crew was safe, no environmental impact had been reported and authorities were investigating. Vessels were advised to exercise caution and report suspicious activity.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said Thursday night that it had received a report of a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman.
According to the report carried by Iran’s IRNA news agency, UKMTO said the crew was safe. No environmental consequences had been reported at the time of the announcement.
The agency said authorities were investigating the incident. It advised vessels operating in the area to proceed with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
The available information did not identify the vessel involved, describe the nature of the incident or attribute responsibility. Further details were not provided in the report.