UKMTO
Coverage of UKMTO in the Nexus archive.
- Three ships struck in Hormuz flare-up, Qatar slams Iranian attack
Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz amid a flare-up involving an Iranian attack. Qatar condemned the attack as unacceptable, while maritime monitors reported the incidents, including a fire caused by an unknown projectile and drone strikes. The attacks reignited tensions over Iran's proposed toll system for the strait and a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
- Three tankers struck within hours in Hormuz, Qatar slams Iran
Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz within hours, with Qatar condemning Iran over an 'unacceptable' attack. The incidents, involving an unknown projectile and a drone, occurred near Oman, reigniting concerns about maritime security amid a dispute over a proposed transit corridor.
- Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' off Omani coast near Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was struck by an 'unknown projectile' off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the British maritime agency UKMTO.
- Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz
A Singapore-flagged cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, causing bridge damage. The UKMTO reported the incident, and the UN's International Maritime Organisation is aiding ships stranded in the Gulf due to the ongoing Iran war.
- Iran live updates: UKMTO reports attacks on 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump ordered US forces to guide ships from countries not involved in the Iran war out of the Strait of Hormuz after reports of attacks on two ships. The UKMTO reported the attacks. The situation is escalating tensions in the region.
- Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says
A bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small crafts 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran. The crew is reported safe, and no environmental impact has been noted.