Oman Maritime Security Centre warns of suspected sea mine in Strait of Hormuz

Oman Maritime Security Centre warns of suspected sea mine in Strait of Hormuz
Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 30, 2026. (Reuters)
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Updated 30 May 2026 15:07
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Oman Maritime Security Centre warns of suspected sea mine in Strait of Hormuz

Oman Maritime Security Centre warns of suspected sea mine in Strait of Hormuz

Oman's Maritime Security Centre ​on Saturday urged seafarers, fishermen and vessels to exercise utmost caution ‌after a ‌floating ​object ‌suspected ⁠to ​be a ⁠naval mine was sighted west of the Inshore ⁠Traffic Zone ‌in ‌the ​Strait of ‌Hormuz within ‌Omani territorial waters.
The centre advised maritime users ‌to keep a safe ⁠distance from any ⁠suspicious objects and report them immediately to the relevant authorities.