OfficialShipping, energy & marketsBackgroundMuscat, Oman
UKMTO says an external explosion damaged a tanker 60 miles off Muscat, spilling fuel
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 4:29 PM in Muscat
- Where
- Muscat, Oman
The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre said a tanker about 60 nautical miles east of Muscat, near the eastern approach to Hormuz, reported an external explosion; the crew and vessel were safe but some bunker fuel spilled into the sea.
Why it matters
The unclaimed blast came hours after U.S. strikes on Iranian boats accused of laying mines.
Sources (2)
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
- CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished
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