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 Incident Involving Vessel in Gulf of Oman UKMTO Reports Incident Involving Vessel in Gulf of Oman by Ship & Bunker News Team Tuesday August 11, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The agency received an incident report today involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman. Image Credit: UKMTO A report of an incident involving a vessel and military forces was received today in the Gulf of Oman , according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. The incident was reported at 7:15 UTC on Tuesday , the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a social media post today. “UKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman,” it said in the post. “Vessels are advised to consider the latest maritime security information and maintain awareness of the evolving operational environment.” “Authorities are aware and relevant investigations remain ongoing.” It is unclear whether the vessel came under attack. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Indian State-Owned SCI Seeks Bids for Six LNG Dual-Fuel Boxships Both domestic and foreign shipyards are eligible to participate in the tender. Read in Full BUNKER JOBS: BP Seeks Marine Commercial Manager in London The company prefers candidates with experience within shipping, marine fuels or bunkering. Read in Full ABB and Econowind Combining Routing and Wind Propulsion to Cut Fuel Use Wind propulsion systems harness wind energy for propulsion, helping reduce bunker fuel consumption and e