Ship experiences explosion in Gulf of Oman - UKMTO

Vessel and crew are safe," the UKMTO's advisory notice said. The incident occurred at 2040 GMT, it said. The UKMTO did not give details on the cause of the explosion. "Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution," UKMTO said.

A ship experienced an explosion in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and a maritime security firm said on Friday.

Maritime security firm Dryad Global said the vessel involved was the MV HELIOS RAY, a vehicle carrier that was en route to Singapore from Dammam in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. Navy's Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet said it was aware of the incident and was monitoring the situation.

"Investigations are ongoing. Vessel and crew are safe," the UKMTO's advisory notice said. The incident occurred at 2040 GMT, it said. The UKMTO did not give details on the cause of the explosion. "Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution," UKMTO said.