Khasab:Oman A vessel has been reported on fire off the coast of the Sultanate of Oman, as stated by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the UKMTO confirmed today that the fate of the crew aboard the burning vessel remains unknown. The incident was initially reported in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately nine nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman.

The captain of one vessel relayed information about seeing another vessel on fire, but details on the extent of the damage or any potential environmental impact are currently unavailable.