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UK Maritime Trade Operations Reports Security Incident in Strait of Hormuz
topics πŸ›’οΈ Commodity🌐 Geopolitics tags PoliticsMaritimeWorldMiddle East keywords UKMTO

The crew of a vessel is safe following a security incident 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that no environmental impact had been verified at the time of its notice regarding the event.

Local authorities are investigating the cause of the incident. The UKMTO issued Warning 137-26 advising ships in the area to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to maritime security officials.

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