DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A cargo vessel experienced a fire on Sunday following an attack by an unidentified projectile while traveling in waters near Qatar, according to British maritime officials.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported that the incident resulted in a minor blaze aboard the bulk carrier, which crew members successfully extinguished.
The vessel was struck approximately 23 nautical miles (43 kilometers) to the northeast of Doha, Qatar’s capital city, according to the UKMTO.
No injuries were reported from the incident, officials confirmed.
This marks another in a series of attacks targeting ships in Persian Gulf waters following an unstable ceasefire that ended hostilities between the United States and Iran.
