The British Maritime Trade Operations Office reported on the evening of the 2nd that an oil tanker about 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab in Oman reported hearing an explosion nearby. Currently, both the ship and crew are safe. According to the report, the location of the incident was in the sea area near the east entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The British Maritime Trade Operations Office received a report from the captain of the tanker involved at 20:37 UTC on the 2nd. The captain said the explosion occurred close to the ship. The report said that relevant departments are investigating the incident. The UK Maritime Trade Action Office advises passing ships to proceed with caution.

Zhitongcaijing · 3d ago
The British Maritime Trade Operations Office reported on the evening of the 2nd that an oil tanker about 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab in Oman reported hearing an explosion nearby. Currently, both the ship and crew are safe. According to the report, the location of the incident was in the sea area near the east entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The British Maritime Trade Operations Office received a report from the tanker captain involved at 20:37 UTC on the 2nd. The captain said the explosion occurred close to the ship. The report said that relevant departments are investigating the incident. The UK Maritime Trade Action Office advises passing ships to proceed with caution.