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UKMTO has received a report of suspicious activity. The Master of a tanker has reported hearing an explosion whilst transiting in the southern Red Sea.

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UKMTO reported an explosion near a Red Sea tanker on July 28. Investors face rising shipping costs, rerouted oil flows, and heightened volatility as security threats impact global energy chokepoints.

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The report confirms that crew and vessel are safe.  No environmental damage has been reported. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

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