Tanker Hit by Projectile Catches Fire Off Saudi Red Sea Coast
- A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, causing a fire on its main deck, according to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations.
- All crew members on the tanker are safe and accounted for, with no environmental impact reported by the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations.
- Yanbu is Saudi Arabia's main oil port on the Red Sea, crucial for exporting millions of barrels daily and serving as a route that avoids the Strait of Hormuz blockade by Iran.
- The Iran-aligned Houthis have declared a blockade on Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea and claimed attacks on Aramco facilities in Yanbu, but Saudi authorities have not confirmed or commented on the tanker incident.
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Tanker on Fire off Saudi Arabia Coast After Strike by Unknown Projectile, Says UKMTO
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A tanker caught fire following a projectile strike near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port, with UKMTO confirming all crew are safe. The incident coincides with escalating Houthi strikes on Red Sea shipping routes and Saudi military targets, including recent missile and drone operations off Mocha and in Marib. World News | Tanker on Fire off Saudi Arabia Coast After Strike by Unknown Projectile, Says …
The crew left unharmed and there's no record of environmental damage.
Tanker on fire off Saudi Arabia coast after strike by unknown projectile, says UKMTO - The Tribune
A tanker caught fire following a projectile strike near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port, with UKMTO confirming all crew are safe. The incident coincides with escalating Houthi strikes on Red Sea shipping routes and Saudi military targets, including recent missile and drone operations off Mocha and in Marib.
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Noticias ao MinutoAn oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile, which caused a fire on the main deck of the ship. There are neither dead nor wounded. Attacks on ships became more frequent.
UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu
A tanker sustained damage from an unknown projectile near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port. The vessel experienced a fire on its main deck, but all crew members are safe. Yanbu serves as Saudi Arabia's primary Red Sea oil export hub. This incident follows recent disruptions and threats from Yemen's Houthi rebels. Saudi authorities have not yet provided any official comment on the event.
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