The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) plays a pivotal role in monitoring and ensuring safe navigation of merchant vessels transiting the critical Straits of Hormuz. Since the US-Iran conflict escalated, the number of emergency calls related to vessel attacks and threats has significantly increased, making the UKMTO's operation crucial.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO), a body affiliated with the Royal Navy, plays a crucial role in monitoring shipping in critical waterways like the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and northern Indian Ocean.
Since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, these emergency calls have skyrocketed, posing threats to merchant vessels transiting the strait. The UKMTO office responds to these calls by quickly sharing information with other ships, local authorities, and military forces, hoping to generate a response. The small team of watchkeepers, with support from analysts, collates and verifies information received from ships, assisting in the safety of international trade
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