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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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