Explosion Reported Near Tanker, Kumzar, Oman
Issued: 3 months, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-08-05 19:18:00 CW Alert 006- (Aug 26) Indian Ocean Suspicious activity Military UKMTO
The Master of a tanker has reported to the UKMTO that two explosions were heard whilst transiting in the Strait of Hormuz 9nm southeast of Kumzar, Oman (exact position not specified). The vessel and crew are reported safe and no environmental damage has been reported. UPDATE: The UKMTO have reclassified this incident from an Attack Warning to an Advisory. Following a review, it was determined that the intended target could not be conclusively identified. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO.
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