October 16, 2026CommoditiesPolitics·Neutral·maritime security
UKMTO says it is struggling to report true number of attacks in Strait of Hormuz as most vessels refuse to report
The UK Maritime Trade Operations center acknowledged in its weekly update that it is struggling to accurately report the true number of attacks on vessels across the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, with the majority of attacked vessels refusing to report to UKMTO. The British Royal Navy center relies on ships voluntarily reporting incidents, and its count of 15 attacks may understate the true figure.
Detected & updated continuously · Source: Nebula
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Strait of HormuzPersian GulfGulf of Oman