Vehicle-carrier ship hit by explosion in Gulf of Oman

on March 2, 2021

A Bahamas-flagged ship, the MV HELIOS RAY, was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and a maritime security firm said on Friday.

The cause of the explosion is not clear. “Investigations are ongoing. Vessel and crew are safe,” the UKMTO’s advisory notice said, advising vessels in the area to exercise caution.

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Source: cnbc.com

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