OfficialShipping, energy & marketsStrait of Hormuz, north of Khasab, Oman
UKMTO reports a ship on fire near Oman's Khasab in the Strait of Hormuz
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 2:04 PM in Muscat
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz, north of Khasab, Oman
UKMTO said another vessel's captain reported a ship on fire nine nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman. The cause, crew status, damage and environmental impact were unknown. DW said it was unclear whether the vessel was among three tankers Iran claimed had struck mines during the preceding 24 hours.
Why it matters
Ships approaching the strait face a reported burning vessel near Khasab, with no confirmed information yet about casualties or navigational obstruction.
Source
- DWdw.comPublished
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