On Nov 6 UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported 155 maritime security
incidents linked to the US‑Iran conflict within its voluntary reporting area so
far this year. As of Nov 6 the office has issued 166 security alerts and 22
security advisories year‑to‑date. UKMTO said it continues to monitor security in
the Middle East and adjacent key shipping lanes and issues risk warnings to
transiting merchant vessels.
