UK maritime authority flags diversion of ship near Hormuz Strait ‘by unauthorised personnel’ to Iranian waters

14 May 2026 • 3:46 PM MYT
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DUBAI, May 14 — A ship off the UAE coast near the Strait of Hormuz has been taken by unknown people and is now headed towards Iranian territorial waters, a UK maritime agency said on Thursday.

The vessel was “taken by unauthorised personnel whilst at anchor” 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah, and “is now bound for Iranian territorial waters”, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. — AFP

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