You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Cargo Ship Hit Off the Coast of Oman Cargo Ship Hit Off the Coast of Oman by Ship & Bunker News Team Tuesday August 4, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The incident was reported last night northeast of Khasab. Image Credit: UKMTO A cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman on Monday , according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region. The incident was reported 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab  at 22:00 UTC on Monday , UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a social media post today. “A cargo vessel has broadcast on VHF 16 that they have been hit by an unknown projectile,” UKMTO added. The incident comes amid reports of ongoing talks between Iran and the US . US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran had a final chance to secure a deal. Meanwhile, Iran is in discussions with Oman to come up with a mechanism on how to manage vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz . Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News UKMTO Reports Explosion Near Tanker Off Oman The incident was reported 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab at 20:37 UTC on Sunday. Read in Full Evos and HyFive Explore Rotterdam E-Methanol Storage Partnership The partnership could support methanol marine fuel demand in the ARA region. Read in Full Capital Gas Ship Management Takes Delivery of LPG Dual-Fuel Ship LPG remains a niche alternative bunker fuel for now, being used almost exclusively in gas carriers. Read in Full Key Bunker Prices More VLSFO MGO $/mt +/- $/mt +/- Singapore 840.00 2.50 1201.50 2