Vessel seized by unauthorized personnel near UAE coast

On May 14, 2026, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a vessel was boarded by unauthorized individuals while anchored in the Gulf of Oman. The incident occurred approximately 38 nautical miles (70 kilometers) northeast of the port of Fujairah, near the Strait of Hormuz. Following the boarding, the vessel was observed changing its course and moving toward Iranian territorial waters. Authorities in the region are currently investigating the matter as security tensions rise. Reports confirm that the vessel was at anchor when it was seized. No specific identity of the unauthorized personnel or the vessel itself has been confirmed by official sources at this time. Monitoring agencies continue to track the vessel's movement toward Iran.