Tanker Reports Explosion Off Oman as UKMTO Warns Ships to Use Caution

A tanker operating east of Oman reported an external explosion near the vessel’s port side Tuesday morning, the latest in a string of maritime security incidents tied to the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis.

According to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Warning 062-26, the incident occurred approximately 60 nautical miles east of Muscat, Oman at 0945 UTC on May 26. The vessel’s master reported an “external explosion” near the waterline on the port side aft of the ship.

The crew and vessel were reported safe, although some bunker fuel was discharged into the sea. Authorities are investigating the incident.