You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Another Fire Incident Reported on Tanker Off Oman Another Fire Incident Reported on Tanker Off Oman by Ship & Bunker News Team Thursday June 11, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The incident was reported at about 21 nautical miles northeast of Sohar at around 06:05 UTC today. Image Credit: UKMTO Another fire incident has been reported on board a tanker off Oman . A tanker experienced a fire in its engine room about 21 nautical miles northeast of Sohar at around 06:05 UTC on Thursday , the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said in its latest social media post. UKMTO added that "no environmental impact has been reported" and said authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. The report follows another tanker incident in waters off Oman earlier this week . The vessel was reportedly struck by US forces, which alleged it had violated a naval blockade imposed on Iran . It remains unclear whether the latest fire was the result of an attack, an accident or another cause. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Bernhard Schulte Christens First LNG-Powered LCO2 Carrier in China The LNG-capable wind-assisted ship will be under a long-term charter with Northern Lights. Read in Full Israel/Lebanon Ceasefire Causes 3% Drop In Oil, As Critics Say Market "Is Asleep At The Wheel." Meanwhile, the Fed says war-related oil shock won't necessarily lead to recession. Read in Full Quebec E-Methanol Facility Could Begin Operations in 2028 North America's first large-scale e-methanol project could begin operations in 2028. Read in Full Key Bunker Prices M