UKMTO says crew of vessel that sustained fire in Hormuz evacuated

• The crew of a vessel that caught fire off Oman has been evacuated, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
• Local authorities identified the vessel as a dhow, which caught fire, listed and sank.The incident occurred nine nautical miles (about 17 kilometres) north of Khasab, Oman, amid reports of an apparent attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said local authorities had confirmed the evacuation of the crew of a vessel that caught fire off the Omani coast.

Regional authorities identified the vessel as a dhow involved in a maritime security incident, UKMTO said, adding that a large fire broke out on board, causing the vessel to list before sinking.

UKMTO had earlier reported that a vessel was on fire following an apparent attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

The incident occurred approximately nine nautical miles (17 kilometres) north of Khasab, Oman. The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently confirmed.