A tanker has been struck by a projectile west of the Saudi Arabian port city of Yanbu.
Sea-news.az reports that this information was released in an advisory by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
“An incident was reported 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu. A company security officer stated that an unknown projectile hit the tanker, resulting in a fire on the main deck. All crew members are safe,” the statement noted.
Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity immediately to the UKMTO.
