UKMTO says bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile near Qatar

DUBAI, May 10 (Reuters) – A bulk carrier reported being struck by an unknown projectile while sailing 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, Qatar, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said on Sunday.

The incident sparked a small fire that was extinguished, with the vessel’s master reporting no casualties or environmental impact, UKMTO said.

• Authorities are investigating the source of the projectile.

• Vessels in the area have been advised to transit with caution.

• Ships should report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

(Reporting by Tala Ramadan and Nayera Abdallah; Editing by William Mallard)


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