'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...

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.

Vessel struck by projectile while transiting Strait of Hormuz: Report

Aug 18, 2026

"The Company Security Officer has reported that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of...

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.

UKMTO reports IRGC strike on container ship near Oman amid heightened maritime tensions

Apr 22, 2026

An IRGC gunboat fired upon a container ship 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman, causing heavy damage to the bridge. The UKMTO reported that...

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