UKMTO says bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile near Qatar
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E-mailDUBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - A bulk carrier reported being struck by an unknown projectile while sailing 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, Qatar, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said on Sunday.
The incident sparked a small fire that was extinguished, with the vessel's master reporting no casualties or environmental impact, UKMTO said.
• Authorities are investigating the source of the projectile.
• Vessels in the area have been advised to transit with caution.
• Ships should report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
(Reporting by Tala Ramadan and Nayera Abdallah; Editing by William Mallard)
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