The Omani Maritime Security Center called on seagoers, fishermen and ships to exercise the utmost caution, after spotting a floating object suspected to be a sea mine west of the coastal traffic area in the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters. The Center asked all sea users to stay away from any suspicious objects and not approach them, with the need to immediately report any similar sightings to the competent authorities, in order to preserve the safety of maritime navigation and lives.