A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reports hearing an explosion.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, London, August 6 - The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office reported on the 6th that a tanker navigating in the Strait of Hormuz reported hearing two explosions, and that both the vessel and crew are currently safe.

The report indicates that the incident occurred 9 nautical miles southeast of Oman’s Kumzar. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office received the report from the tanker’s captain at 19:18 UTC on the 5th (03:18 Beijing time on the 6th). The report did not provide further details.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
A tanker reported hearing two explosions while navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
Location
Strait of Hormuz · Oman
Unit
British Maritime Trade Operations
Time
August 6, 2023, 19:18 UTC
Equipment
tanker
Summary

A tanker reported hearing two explosions while navigating the Strait of Hormuz on August 5, 2023. The incident occurred 9 nautical miles southeast of Kumzar, Oman. The British Maritime Trade Operations office confirmed the report, stating that the vessel and crew are safe, but no additional details were provided.

Key Facts
  • A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported hearing two explosions.
  • The incident occurred 9 nautical miles southeast of Kumzar, Oman.
  • The British Maritime Trade Operations office received the report at 19:18 UTC on August 5, 2023.
  • The crew and vessel are reported to be safe.
  • No further details were provided in the report.