Qatar Reports Drone Strike on Commercial Cargo Vessel in Territorial Waters Northeast of Mesaieed Port

The vessel was en route from Abu Dhabi to Mesaieed Port when it was targeted.

PERSIAN GULF, Qatari authorities and UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed a commercial cargo vessel in Qatari territorial waters sustained a strike on the morning of 10 May. The vessel was en route from Abu Dhabi to Mesaieed Port when it was targeted.

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A limited fire broke out onboard but the crew extinguished it with no reported injuries. The ship continued to the port under coordination with relevant authorities.

UKMTO Warning 056-26, issued at 3:01 a.m. UTC, stated that the master of a bulk carrier described being hit by an unknown projectile 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha. The small fire was extinguished. No casualties or environmental impact occurred. Authorities continue to investigate.

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