WANA (May 26) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported the occurrence of a maritime incident at a distance of 60 nautical miles from Muscat, the capital of Oman.

 

This incident, which was announced minutes ago, targeted an oil tanker. According to the initial report, the safety of the crew and the vessel has been confirmed, but the explosion that occurred has led to a fuel leak from this tanker into the sea.

 

Further details regarding the cause of this incident and the type of damaged vessel have not yet been published.

 

This event occurs while regional tensions and insecurity in the maritime routes of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz have increased during recent months.