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[An oil tanker exploded near the Strait of Hormuz] On November 6, the British Maritime Trade Action Office issued a safety alert on November 6, local time, saying that an oil tanker exploded while leaving the Strait of Hormuz and that the people on board were safe. According to the report, the incident occurred at 22:00 UTC on November 5. The captain of the tanker involved reported that an explosion occurred at the waterline on the port side of the ship. At present, all crew members are safe and the conditions of all personnel have been confirmed. The tanker still has the ability to sail autonomously and is continuing its voyage. The British Maritime Trade Action Office has classified the incident as an attack and reminded ships sailing nearby to be vigilant, proceed with caution, and report any suspicious activity immediately. Currently, relevant departments are investigating the incident, and the cause of the explosion has not yet been announced. (CCTV News)
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