Oman's Maritime Security Centre detects suspected floating mine in Strait of Hormuz

Muscat: Oman’s Maritime Security Centre on Saturday cautioned seafarers to be wary of a suspected floating mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, the Omani Maritime Security Centre said, “Due to the sighting of a floating object suspected to be a floating mine west of the Inshore Traffic Zone in the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial sea, the Maritime Security Centre urges all seafarers, fishermen, and vessels to exercise the utmost caution while navigating in the area. All maritime users are advised to keep a safe distance from any suspicious objects and report them immediately to the relevant authorities.”