A tanker encountered two distinct explosions while transiting near the Ormuz Strait, in an area adjacent to the coast of Oman. The British Maritime Trade Operations Center (UKMTO) reported the details of the maritime incident, confirming that the event took place near the town of Komsar in Oman. According to UKMTO, the incident occurred approximately nine nautical miles (16.7 kilometers) southeast of Komsar, Oman.
The center stated that the report was received solely for investigative purposes and was subsequently relayed to the Red Sea region. The tanker’s commander reported hearing the explosions as the vessel passed through the vicinity of the strait. UKMTO noted that the initial report detailed a strong explosion occurring in the Gulf of Aden near the tanker’s location, alongside a general report of a sea security threat in the Red Sea.
The center also provided context regarding regional maritime risks, noting that reports of attacks on vessels have historically been attributed to both Red Sea pirates and Houthi rebels. Officials confirmed that despite the nature of the explosions, the crew aboard the tanker remained safe, and no vessels were reported lost in the area following the incident. The focus of the report remains on the investigation into the source and nature of the explosions that occurred near the Omani coast.
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