LONDON, November 8. /TASS/. An incident involving a bulk carrier and armed forces occurred in the Gulf of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

"UKMTO has received a report of an incident involving a bulk carrier and military forces in the Gulf of Oman, approximately 18 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, UAE. Status of crew, damage assessment and environmental impact are unknown at time of report," UKMTO said.