Iranian Navy identifies oil tanker that caught fire in Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Navy says it has identified a non-compliant oil tanker that sustained damage and caught fire in the eastern Strait of Hormuz after switching off its tracking systems and attempting to cross a prohibited area.

Iranian Navy identifies oil tanker that caught fire in Strait of Hormuz
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In an announcement on Tuesday, the Navy said its operational units were monitoring vessel movements and hostile activities in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, the Arabian Sea and the Sea of Oman on a continuous, real-time basis.

It urged all vessels to keep their electronic systems switched on in accordance with international regulations and coordinate with Iran’s Armed Forces to ensure safe passage.

 

Source: IRNA
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