Tanker reports explosion near Oman’s Khasab while transiting Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

Arab News · Reuters · 2026-11-06 12:24 UTC

A tanker experienced an explosion near Oman’s Khasab in the Strait of Hormuz but remains operational. All crew members are safe, according to UKMTO.

- Tanker reported an explosion at its port-side waterline

- Tanker remains under its own power and continues its voyage

The master of a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz reported an explosion at the vessel’s port-side waterline, 16 nautical miles east of Oman’s Khasab, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Friday.

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