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Possible attack on cruise ship off Oman coast

A cruise ship master reported a splash in the water close to the vessel off the coast of Oman, prompting a UKMTO alert.

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2 verified
Location
Off coast of Oman
Updated
Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:19 UTC
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an alert regarding a possible incident involving a cruise ship approximately 3 nautical miles east of Oman. The Master of the vessel reported sighting a splash in close proximity to the ship. The nature and cause of the splash are currently unknown, and the alert advises vessels in the area to exercise caution. This report follows a series of recent maritime incidents and threats in the volatile waters near the Strait of Hormuz.
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18 Apr@Worldsource24

UKMTO alert confirms the Master of a cruise ship reported sighting a splash near the vessel.

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