Late Report: Vessel Targeted in Strait of Hormuz The UKMTO (UK Maritime Trade Operations) received a report of an incident 25 nautical miles North East of Khasab, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz. A third party reported that an outbound transit vessel caught fire, and the cause of the fire is currently unknown. The condition of the crew, the extent of the damage and the environmental impact have not yet been determined. Vessels are advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO while the authorities conduct their investigations.