You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA UKMTO Reports Two Explosions Heard Near Tanker in Strait of Hormuz UKMTO Reports Two Explosions Heard Near Tanker in Strait of Hormuz by Ship & Bunker News Team Thursday August 6, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The vessel and crew were reported safe following the incident near Kumzar, Oman. Image Credit: UKMTO A tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. The incident was reported about nine nautical miles southeast of Kumzar, Oman, on Wednesday at 19:18 UTC , UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a social media post today. “The Master reported hearing two explosions whilst transiting the Straits of Hormuz,” UKMTO said in its post. “The vessel and crew are safe, and no environmental damage has been reported.” The incident comes as Iran and Oman are reported to be moving closer to an understanding on how to manage shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. According to data from maritime intelligence firm Windward , around 18 vessels transited the Hormuz Strait on Wednesday , including 11 outbound and seven inbound transits. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Peninsula Makes First Bio-LNG Delivery in Cadiz The company recently delivered bio-LNG at Cadiz to Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship the Legend of the Seas. Read in Full BUNKER JOBS: Uni-Fuels Seeks General Manager in Copenhagen The company is looking for candidates with a proven track record in a management or senior commercial rol