Tanker reports hearing explosions in Hormuz but vessel and crew safe — UK maritime agency

A tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency says, adding that the vessel and its crew are safe.

UKMTO says in an advisory that the incident occurred about 9 nautical miles southeast of Oman’s Kumzar, and that no environmental damage has been reported.

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