UKMTO Alerts

[UKMTO] UKMTO said it has received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. According to UKMTO, the status of the crew, the damage assessment and the environmental impact were unknown at the time of the report. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident 19NM northeast of Lima, Oman. The Master of a tanker reported the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, according to UKMTO. The crew are safe and no environmental impact has been reported, UKMTO said, adding that the Master will conduct a damage assessment at first light. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate, UKMTO said.

[UKMTO] UKMTO said it has received a report of an incident involving a bulk carrier and military forces in the Gulf of Oman, approximately 18NM east of Khor Fakkan, UAE. According to UKMTO, the status of the crew, damage assessment and environmental impact were unknown at the time of the report. Authorities are aware and relevant investigations remain ongoing, UKMTO said. It advised vessels to consider the latest maritime security information and maintain awareness of the evolving operational environment.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a time-late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. According to UKMTO, the Company Security Officer of a tanker reported that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO said all crew are safe and accounted for, and there is no reported environmental impact at this time. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate, UKMTO said.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said it received a time-late report of an incident 8NM northwest of Khasab, Oman. According to military authorities, the tanker is on fire, which has resulted in the evacuation of the crew. UKMTO said authorities are investigating, and advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a time-late report of an incident 16NM east of Khasab, Oman. According to UKMTO, the master of a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz outbound reported an explosion at the waterline on the port side. The crew are safe and accounted for, and the tanker is still under its own power and continuing on its voyage, UKMTO said. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident 50NM north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, in which a tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles. According to UKMTO, the status of the crew, a damage assessment and the environmental impact are unconfirmed at present. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate, UKMTO said.

[UKMTO] UKMTO Incident 195-26: UKMTO has received a report of an incident 14NM northeast of Lima, Oman. The Company Security Officer for a tanker reported that the vessel was struck by two unknown projectiles in the engine room. No casualties or environmental impact have been reported at this time, according to UKMTO. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it is aware of a report by the Indian government of an attack on an Indian-crewed dhow while sailing outbound through the Strait of Hormuz. According to UKMTO, the Omani Royal Navy rescued the surviving crew, and UKMTO is unaware of the status of the vessel. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued Warning 192-26, saying it has received a report of an incident 9NM northeast of Lima, Oman. The Master reported that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, which caused a hole on the starboard side, according to UKMTO. The vessel and crew are safe and no environmental impact has been reported, UKMTO said. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said it has received a report of an incident 72NM east of Ras Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia. A tanker travelling southeast through the Arabian Gulf was struck by two unknown projectiles on its port side, according to UKMTO. All crew are accounted for and there is no reported environmental impact at this time, it said. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate, the agency said.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz. According to UKMTO, the master of a merchant vessel relayed a Mayday call on VHF Channel 16 stating that another vessel had been struck by an unknown projectile. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a time-late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. According to UKMTO, a verified source informed it that a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while completing an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident 40NM south of Lavan Island, Iran, in which a vessel was hit by an unknown projectile on the port side, causing a fire onboard. According to UKMTO, the crew has been reported safe and there is no reported environmental impact at this time. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] UKMTO said it has received information that a large fishing vessel has been boarded by unauthorised personnel. According to UKMTO, authorities are concerned that this activity will form part of a Pirate Action Group (PAG). UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and adopt all BMP measures, and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident 25NM northeast of Khasab, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a third-party report, a vessel transiting outbound is on fire, with the cause unknown at the time of the report. UKMTO said the status of the crew, a damage assessment and the environmental impact are unknown at present. It advised vessels to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] UKMTO said it received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. According to UKMTO, a Company Security Officer informed it that their tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while completing an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz. There are no reported injuries to the crew or environmental impact report at this time, UKMTO said. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate, it added.

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, 9NM north of Khasab, Oman. According to UKMTO, the master of a third-party vessel reported sighting another vessel on fire, and the status of the crew is unknown. UKMTO said there is no damage assessment or environmental impact report at present. It advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.

[UKMTO] UKMTO said it has received reports from various sources of suspicious activity within the Gulf of Aden, potentially indicative of Pirate Action Group activity. Reports describe several sightings of suspicious small craft operating in the vicinity of merchant vessels, according to UKMTO. One report described a green and blue boat with two ladders and one hook with 9 persons onboard, it said. Vessels transiting the area are advised to transit with caution, follow guidance written in BMP MS and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. Authorities are investigating, UKMTO said.

[UKMTO] The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received multiple third-party reports of a vessel on fire 63NM southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq. Crew status, damage assessment and environmental impact were unknown at the time of the report, according to UKMTO. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.