'Unknown projectile' strikes cargo vessel off Oman's Al Khasab, Probe On: UKMTO

Aug 04, 2026

"UKMTO has received a report of an incident 20NM northeast of Al Khasab, Oman. A cargo vessel has broadcasted on VHF 16 that they...

Container ship catches fire off Oman, crew embarks on lifeboat

Jul 12, 2026

UKMTO stated that the crew have abandoned the ship and embarked on a lifeboat.

UK Maritime Organisation flags incidents of projectiles hitting maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Mar 11, 2026

UKMTO said that it has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz

Iraq shuts down oil ports after attack on marine vessels in its waters

Mar 12, 2026

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an urgent "ATTACK" warning following a serious maritime incident in the northern Gulf involving multiple commercial vessels.

At least 17 vessels attacked in West Asia waters over 2 weeks, maritime threat 'critical': UKMTO

Mar 14, 2026

At least one person, an Indian national, has been killed as a result of the attacks, according to UKMTO and India's embassy in Oman.

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.