Explosion on Tanker, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 21 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-11-05 22:00:00 | CW Alert 008- (Nov 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have reported that a tanker, transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz, experienced an explosion at the waterline on its port side. The incident occurred approximately 16nm east of Khasab, Oman (exact position not specified). The Master of the vessel submitted a time-late report of the incident. All crew are reported safe and accounted for. The tanker remains under its own power and is continuing its voyage. The authorities are investigating the incident. | |||||