What happened

UKMTO received a time-late report of an incident 9 nautical miles southeast of Kumzar, Oman. The Master of a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz reported hearing two explosions. The report confirmed crew and vessel were safe, with no environmental damage reported. Vessels were advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. The vessel identity, cargo, explosion source, and responsibility were not established in the warning.

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