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Armed boats attempt to intercept vessel in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on February 3, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 3, 2026
Quick Summary
Armed boats attempted to intercept a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel ignored radio contact and continued its route. UKMTO is investigating.
Armed boats attempt to intercept vessel in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO
Incident Overview
DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A group of armed boats attempted to intercept a vessel 16 nautical miles (29.6 km) north of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday.
Details of the Interception Attempt
The UKMTO said it is investigating the incident, which happened in the inbound Traffic Separation Scheme of the Strait of Hormuz.
Investigation by UKMTO
Numerous small armed vessels attempted to contact the vessel via VHF radio, but it ignored requests to stop and continued on its planned route, the agency said.
(Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
Key Takeaways
- •Armed boats tried to intercept a vessel near Oman.
- •Incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •UKMTO is investigating the situation.
- •Vessel ignored radio contact from armed boats.
- •Incident highlights maritime security concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Armed boats attempt to intercept vessel in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
1What is VHF radio?
VHF radio, or Very High Frequency radio, is a type of radio communication used for short-range communication, commonly used in maritime and aviation sectors.
2What is an interception in maritime terms?
An interception in maritime terms refers to the act of stopping or boarding a vessel at sea, often for security or regulatory reasons.
