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UKMTO Advisory 163-26: incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman

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Location
Gulf of Oman (UKMTO Advisory 163-26; exact position unpublished)
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UKMTO Advisory 163-26, citing military authorities, reports an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman on 10 October 2026 (incident time TBC). UKMTO said authorities are aware and investigations remain ongoing, and advised vessels to consider the latest maritime security information. The advisory does not name the vessel, flag, or which military force was involved. Spectre Monitor separately relayed the same UKMTO report.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: UKMTO ADVISORY 163-26 - ADVISORY (Gulf of Oman tanker / military forces), UKMTO ADVISORY 163-26 PDF link

Official UKMTO advisory PDF and @UK_MTO post; vessel identity and military actor unpublished in the advisory.