UKMTO Reports Explosion in Close Proximity to Tanker Near Khasab

JMIC Update 079, covering the period through August 2, maintains its own regional threat level for the Middle East Maritime Region at SEVERE.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — UK Maritime Trade Operations issued Advisory 103-26 on August 2 reporting an incident approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman.

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At 8:37 p.m. UTC on August 2 the master (Captain) of a tanker reported hearing an explosion in close proximity of the vessel.

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The vessel and crew were reported safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels were advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

JMIC Update 079, covering the period through August 2, maintains its own regional threat level for the Middle East Maritime Region at SEVERE.