UKMTO Reports Explosion in Close Proximity to Tanker Near Khasab
- Command
- CENTCOM
- Region
- Khasab Province · Iran · Middle East
- Category
- Maritime
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STRAIT OF HORMUZ — UK Maritime Trade Operations issued Advisory 103-26 on August 2 reporting an incident approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman.
At 8:37 p.m. UTC on August 2 the master (Captain) of a tanker reported hearing an explosion in close proximity of the vessel.
The vessel and crew were reported safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels were advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
JMIC Update 079, covering the period through August 2, maintains its own regional threat level for the Middle East Maritime Region at SEVERE.
What Happened
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August 2, 2026, 8:37 p.m. UTC: Tanker master reports hearing an explosion in close proximity, 20 NM northeast of Khasab, Oman; vessel and crew safe (UKMTO Advisory 103-26).
Official Statements
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UKMTO Advisory 103-26, August 2, 2026: “UKMTO has received a report of an incident 20NM northeast of Khasab, Oman. The Master of a tanker reports hearing an explosion in close proximity of the vessel. The vessel and crew are all reported as safe. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.”
