Oman Warns of Suspected Floating Mine in Hormuz, Reinforcing Shipping Industry Fears

Oman’s Maritime Security Centre (MSC) on Saturday issued a navigation warning after a floating object suspected to be a naval mine was sighted within Omani territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the clearest indications yet of a risk maritime industry groups have warned about for months.

The MSC said the object was spotted west of the Inshore Traffic Zone in the Strait of Hormuz and urged seafarers, fishermen, and commercial vessels to exercise extreme caution while navigating in the area. Authorities advised mariners to maintain a safe distance from suspicious objects and report them immediately.

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