UKMTO says bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile near Qatar

​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.

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