The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported that maritime security risks in the Strait of Hormuz remain at a critical level due to ongoing military operations in the area. The organization has advised sailors navigating through the strait to remain vigilant and maintain communication with Omani authorities via VHF Channel 16.

UKMTO further recommended that vessels consider using Omani waters south of the Traffic Separation Scheme, where the United States has established an expanded security zone. The advisory follows an earlier incident near the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, where an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile.

According to UKMTO, all crew members aboard the affected vessel were safe, and there were no reports of environmental damage resulting from the incident.