Dubai (Web Desk) A commercial vessel was struck by an unknown projectile late Tuesday night approximately 7 nautical miles east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The incident occurred at around 10:40 PM local time. Initial reports indicate that the projectile caused damage to the ship’s steel plating.
However, no fire broke out and no flooding was reported onboard. The vessel’s crew members are safe, and no injuries have been confirmed.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the nature of the projectile and identify those responsible.
Maritime security agencies in the region are closely monitoring the situation and have advised vessels transiting nearby waters to exercise caution.
The waters off Fujairah are a strategically significant maritime route near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit corridor.
Any security incident in the area raises immediate concerns within the international shipping community.Further updates are expected as investigations continue.