British Maritime Authority: Ship Hit by Unknown Projectile Off UAE Coast, Fire Extinguished Aboard

The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported on Friday that it received a report of a ship being struck by an unidentified projectile 13 nautical miles west of the Al Jazira area in the United Arab Emirates, causing a fire on board that was later extinguished.

The agency stated that the incident occurred at 10:00 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time. The condition of the ship’s crew, the extent of the damage, and any environmental impacts remain unconfirmed, while relevant authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.