UKMTO: Ship hijacked in the Gulf of Oman, then headed towards Iranian territorial waters

The incident was reported by the ship's safety officer.

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The British Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) announced that a ship was hijacked in the Gulf of Oman today and then headed towards Iranian territorial waters.

The UKMTO said the ship, anchored about 70 kilometers north of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, was "hijacked by unauthorized persons" and turned towards Iran.

The incident was reported by the ship's security chief.

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