On 11 August received a report of an incident involving a containership and military forces in the Gulf of Oman.
Authorities are aware of the incident, and relevant investigations are ongoing. Vessels operating in the area have been advised to monitor the latest maritime security information and maintain heightened awareness of the evolving operational environment.
Maritime security sources said the containership was believed to have been struck by a missile off the coast of Pakistan. The vessel has reportedly been identified as the Panama-flagged Vela Nova.
