Tanker on fire off Saudi Arabia after strike by ‘unknown projectile,’ says British maritime agency
A tanker caught fire off the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia after being struck by an unknown projectile, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea oil port and the primary route for oil shipments. All crew members were accounted for and unharmed, with no reported environmental impact.
The UKMTO confirmed that the tanker had been hit by an unidentified projectile, causing the fire on the main deck. There was no additional information from Saudi authorities regarding the incident.
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