An explosion occurred on board a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz The United Kingdom's Maritime Operations Office (UKMTO) received reports of an explosion on a tanker that occurred yesterday about 16 nautical miles east of the Omani city of Khasab in the Strait of Hormuz. The explosion occurred at the waterline on the left side of the ship as it moved towards the exit of the strait. All crew members are safe. The tanker did not lose speed and continued to move under its own power. right. Like contact me.