Ship seized near UAE coast and headed for Iranian waters, UK agency says
A ship off the United Arab Emirates coast near the Strait of Hormuz has been taken by unknown people and is now heading towards Iranian waters, according to a UK maritime agency.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said the vessel was taken by unauthorised personnel while at anchor 38 nautical miles, or 70 kilometres, northeast of Fujairah.It said the ship was now bound for Iranian territorial waters.The agency did not identify the vessel or say who was behind the seizure.It said it was investigating and advised ships in the area to report any suspicious activity.The incident adds to concern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Iran reportedly seizes vessel described as floating armoury in Gulf of Oman
A vessel described as a floating armoury has reportedly been seized by Iranian military personnel in the Gulf of Oman, according to maritime risk management company Vanguard.The ship is said to be bound for Iranian territorial waters.The vessel has been identified as the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan.UK Maritime Trade Operations said the ship was heading towards Iranian territorial waters, while ship-tracking data reviewed by BBC Verify showed it last broadcast its position about 70km north-east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.Vanguard said the ship's operators told it the vessel was being used as a floating armoury to store... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 15:31 LONDON
