Vessel reportedly struck near Ras Laffan, UKMTO says
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Lex Harvey
By Lex Harvey
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A vessel has been reported hit by an “unknown projectile” early Thursday near Ras Laffan, Qatar, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
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The vessel was reportedly struck 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan, the energy hub which has been repeatedly attacked by Iran in the past 12 hours, causing extensive damage, according to Qatari authorities.
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All crew are safe and well, the UKMTO said.
This is the second report of a vessel hit in or near the Persian Gulf overnight. A vessel was reportedly struck off the coast of the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz late Wednesday, according to the UKMTO, which has responsibility for the region.
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More than 20 oil tankers, cargo ships and other vessels have reported incidents in and around the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman since the war began, according to previous UKMTO figures.
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Lex Harvey
By Lex Harvey
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A vessel has been reported hit by an “unknown projectile” early Thursday near Ras Laffan, Qatar, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
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The vessel was reportedly struck 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan, the energy hub which has been repeatedly attacked by Iran in the past 12 hours, causing extensive damage, according to Qatari authorities.
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All crew are safe and well, the UKMTO said.
This is the second report of a vessel hit in or near the Persian Gulf overnight. A vessel was reportedly struck off the coast of the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz late Wednesday, according to the UKMTO, which has responsibility for the region.
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More than 20 oil tankers, cargo ships and other vessels have reported incidents in and around the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman since the war began, according to previous UKMTO figures.