The UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) said in its latest alert update that a small boat approached an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and attached two explosive devices to its hull. The explosion of these materials caused a fire in the engine room and temporarily disabled the tanker. The identity of this boat is not specified in the notice. According to this report, the incident occurred at 22:12 UTC on October 29, 25 nautical miles northeast of Hassab, Oman. This oil tanker was passing outside the Strait of Hormuz when the accident happened. The organization confirmed that the entire fire, all crew members are safe, and no environmental consequences were reported. The tanker also continued its movement towards the next port. The UK's maritime trade operations have urged passing vessels to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity. Officials are investigating the incident and the perpetrators of the attack were not named in this warning.

The UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) said in its latest alert update that a small boat approached an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and attached two explosive devices to its hull. The explosion of these materials caused a fire in the engine room and temporarily disabled the tanker. The identity of this boat is not specified in the notice. According to this report, the incident occurred at 22:12 UTC on October 29, 25 nautical miles northeast of Hassab, Oman. This oil tanker was passing outside the Strait of Hormuz when the accident happened. The organization confirmed that the entire fire, all crew members are safe, and no environmental consequences were reported. The tanker also continued its movement towards the next port. The UK's maritime trade operations have urged passing vessels to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity. Officials are investigating the incident and the perpetrators of the attack were not named in this warning.