LONDON, July 11 (Reuters)
Britain has recommended all British-flagged ships go to a heightened state of security in the Strait of Hormuz, Sky News reported on Thursday, citing unnamed maritime industry sources.
A Department for Transport spokeswoman said: "The Department for Transport, as competent authority, regularly provides Security Advice to UK and Red Ensign Group Shipping on how they should operate in areas of high risk."
Infographic: Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Lanes
(Reporting by William James, editing by Elizabeth Piper)