Suspicious Sighting Reported Off Omani Coast near Qalhat LNG Terminal

London, UK - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an advisory regarding a suspicious sighting in the Arabian Sea, roughly 175 nautical miles east of the Qalhat Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in Oman.

Reported Activity:

A vessel reported observing a group consisting of:
- Three small crafts, each carrying three individuals.
- One larger craft.
The reported location of the sighting is 22°12'08"N 63°00'30"E.
The reporting vessel deemed the sighting suspicious, with a third party seemingly corroborating this assessment.

Limited Information:

Presently, there are no further details available concerning the nature of the vessels, their purpose, or their direction of travel.

UKMTO Advisory:

UKMTO urges all vessels traversing the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to them promptly.

Security Concerns:

The sighting raises concerns about potential security threats in the region, particularly given its proximity to critical infrastructure like the Qalhat LNG terminal.
While the exact nature of the sighting remains unclear, it emphasizes the importance of maritime vigilance and adherence to advisories issued by organizations like UKMTO.

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