Incident involving a tanker, Gulf of Oman
Issued: 10 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
5 Jul 2023 - 01:59 | CW Alert 005- (Jul 23) | Indian Ocean | Maritime incident | TBC | UKMTO/CLOSED |
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The UKMTO have reported an incident on a vessel approximately 28nm Northeast of Muscat, Oman. Shots were reported as fired. The incident is over and the vessel and crew are now safe. UPDATE: Further information has been received confirming that the vessel involved was a tanker. The UKMTO have reclassified the event to an incident, as they have received reports that it was an interaction with national maritime forces. |