UKMTO reports vessel on fire 25NM northeast of Khasab, Oman, in Strait of Hormuz

[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.