The UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported that a vessel was struck by an unidentified volley of fire 17 nautical miles east of Dibba, UAE, causing damage to its steering gear. The crew is reported safe. The report is preliminary and single-sourced.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported Monday evening that a vessel was attacked by an unidentified source 17 nautical miles east of Dibba, UAE. The vessel's captain reported that the steering equipment was damaged in the volley of fire, but all crew members are safe. The incident is the latest in a series of maritime security incidents in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea reported by UKMTO in recent weeks. Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that a vessel was drifting north of Oman after its crew abandoned it following a strike by an unidentified munition. The source of the latest attack has not been identified, and no group has claimed responsibility. The report is based on a single source from Israeli media.
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