UAE Tugboat Hit By 2 Projectiles Near Khor Fakkan, 1 Injured As UKMTO Issues Maritime Security Warning
A tugboat was struck by two unidentified projectiles near Khor Fakkan in the UAE on October 18, sustaining damage and leaving one person slightly injured, UKMTO reported. A separate tanker strike was reported near Saudi Arabia. Authorities are investigating both incidents amid heightened maritime tensions and shipping security concerns.
UAE Tugboat Hit By 2 Projectiles Near Khor Fakkan, 1 Injured As UKMTO Issues Maritime Security Warning | X
Portsmouth [UK], October 18: A tugboat was struck by two unknown projectiles while travelling southbound near Khor Fakkan port in the UAE, sustaining damage, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday, reporting one minor casualty.
UKMTO has advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
“UKMTO has received a report of an incident northeast of Khor Fakkan, UAE. A tug travelling southbound has reported being struck by 2 unknown projectiles. The tug has sustained damage but is continuing on its route. One minor casualty has been reported. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate,” UKMTO said in a statement on X.
Tanker struck near Saudi Arabia
On Saturday, a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
UKMTO said that it “received a time-late report of an incident 68 NM northeast of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, of a tanker struck by an unknown projectile.”
All crew are reported safe and have been evacuated. There was no reported environmental impact at the time of the report, the UKMTO stated.
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