❗️Tanker reports waterline explosion off Oman as maritime operations remain disrupted in Strait of Hormuz An oil tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz sustained an explosion at its port-side waterline 16 nautical miles east of Oman's Khasab, maritime security agency United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported. According to a late report released by UKMTO, the strike occurred at 1:00 AM local time on Friday (22:00 GMT Thursday). The agency confirmed that all crew members are safe and accounted for, and the vessel remains operational under its own power as it continues its voyage.