UKMTO reports vessel on fire in Strait of Hormuz, crew status unknown

[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.