A tanker near Oman reports hearing an explosion.
Xinhua News Agency, London, August 2 (Reporter Gao Wencheng) - The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office reported on the evening of the 2nd that a tanker reported hearing an explosion nearby approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Seeb in the Oman Sea. Currently, both the vessel and crew are safe.
The report indicates that the incident occurred in waters near the eastern entrance of the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office received a report from the captain of the involved tanker at 20:37 Coordinated Universal Time on the 2nd (04:37 Beijing Time on the 3rd). The captain stated that the explosion occurred at a location relatively close to the vessel.
The report said that relevant authorities are investigating the incident. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office advises passing vessels to proceed with caution.
A tanker reported hearing an explosion approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Seeb, Oman, on August 2, 2023. The British Maritime Trade Operations received the report at 20:37 UTC. The crew and vessel are safe, and an investigation is currently underway.
- A tanker reported hearing an explosion near its location.
- The incident occurred approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Seeb, Oman.
- The British Maritime Trade Operations received the report at 20:37 UTC on August 2, 2023.
- The crew and vessel are reported to be safe.
- An investigation into the incident is underway.