DUBAI, Aug 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The master of a tanker off the coast of Oman has reported hearing an explosion near the vessel, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre reported Sunday.

"The vessel and crew are all reported as safe," said the UKMTO. The incident happened 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, in Oman, the monitor added.