The UK Maritime Trade Operations Organization (UKMTO) announced in its latest warning 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 UK Maritime Trade Operations Organization (UKMTO) announced in its latest warning 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.