Tanker catches fire off Oman
Muscat: A tanker caught fire approximately eight nautical miles northwest of Khasab, Oman, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, prompting the evacuation of its crew, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
In Warning 199-26, issued on Sunday on X, November 8, UKMTO said it had received a delayed report of the incident.
Military authorities reported that the tanker was on fire, resulting in the evacuation of its crew.
The warning did not disclose the identity of the vessel, the number of crew members evacuated or whether there were any casualties. The cause of the fire also remained unknown.
UKMTO WARNING 199-26
— UKMTO Operations Centre (@UK_MTO) November 8, 2026
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UKMTO advised vessels operating in the area to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity as authorities investigate the incident.
The incident occurred off Oman’s northern coast, near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important international shipping route for oil and other commodities.
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