Tanker hit by projectile off UAE coast, crew evacuated safely, UK agency says

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A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, sparking a fire in its engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade…

A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, sparking a fire in its engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Thursday.

The incident occurred about 14 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al-Khaimah at 1800 GMT, according to the British maritime security agency.

UKMTO said all crew members had been safely evacuated and no casualties were reported. Firefighting operations were ongoing.

The agency advised vessels in the area to exercise caution and report suspicious activity while authorities investigate the incident.

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