An oil tanker was attacked and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz Xinhua News Agency, London, October 30: The British Maritime Trade Operations Office reported on the 30th of this month that an explosive device was planted on an oil tanker while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, and the explosion caused a fire in the passenger cabin. Crews now report safe and the fire is out. The report stated that the incident occurred at 22:12 UTC on the 29th (6:12 Beijing time on the 30th). The oil tanker caught fire 25 nautical miles (about 46 km) northeast of Hassab in Oman. The reason was that a small boat approached the tanker from the port side and placed two explosive charges on the hull. The ensuing explosion caused a cabin fire and the ship temporarily lost power. The fire is extinguished and the ship continues to its next port. The UK's Office of Maritime Trade Operations is reminding ships in the relevant waters to sail with caution and report suspicious activity in a timely manner.

An oil tanker was attacked and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz Xinhua News Agency, London, October 30: The British Maritime Trade Operations Office reported on the 30th of this month that an explosive device was planted on an oil tanker while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, and the explosion caused a fire in the passenger cabin. Crews now report safe and the fire is out. The report stated that the incident occurred at 22:12 UTC on the 29th (6:12 Beijing time on the 30th). The oil tanker caught fire 25 nautical miles (about 46 km) northeast of Hassab in Oman. The reason was that a small boat approached the tanker from the port side and placed two explosive charges on the hull. The ensuing explosion caused a cabin fire and the ship temporarily lost power. The fire is extinguished and the ship continues to its next port. The UK's Office of Maritime Trade Operations is reminding ships in the relevant waters to sail with caution and report suspicious activity in a timely manner.