What happened

UKMTO received a report of an incident approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. The Master of a tanker reported hearing an explosion in close proximity to the vessel; the vessel and crew were reported safe. Authorities were investigating at the time of the notice. The vessel identity, cargo, explosion source, and responsibility were not established in the notice.

When cited sources give different casualty, damage or spill figures for this event, they’re reported side by side above rather than merged into one number. See how confidence levels work.