The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that it received a report of a fire breaking out on a vessel navigating approximately 25 nautical miles northeast of Hasab, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz. The cause of the fire has not yet been established.
According to the UKMTO statement, no immediate information was available regarding the condition of the crew, the extent of any damage sustained by the vessel, or potential environmental consequences. The name of the ship and the flag it sails under were not disclosed.
Authorities confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway. In the meantime, vessels operating in the area were advised to exercise caution and to report any suspicious activity directly to UKMTO.
