Tensions escalate in West Asia as UKMTO reports fresh attack on vessel in Omani waters

Jun 11, 2026

British maritime surveillance agency UKMTO reported on Thursday that it received a report of a tanker experiencing fire near Oman's port city of Sohar.

UK to crack down on British shipping, insurers aiding Russian oil exports: Report

Nov 13, 2025

British firms have continued to provide maritime and insurance services for tankers carrying Russian LNG nearly four years after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded...

British maritime agency reports cargo ship fired upon west of Iran; crew safe

Apr 22, 2026

UKMTO reported two maritime attacks on Wednesday. An outbound ship was fired upon 8 nautical miles west of Iran, while a container ship sustained...

Tanker hit by 'unidentified projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, says British maritime agency

Jun 27, 2026

A tanker was struck by a projectile in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the crew reported safe. In response, the US launched targeted...

Russia fires warning shots at British Destroyer in Black Sea; UK denies

Jun 23, 2021

Moscow [Russia], June 23 : Moscow on Wednesday said its warship fired warning shots after British Royal Navy destroyer, HMS Defender, violated Russia's maritime...

India top priority partner: British High Commissioner as India-UK concludes joint maritime exercises

Oct 16, 2025

Carrier Strike Group's visit to India marks growing defence and economic partnership between New Delhi and London