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Shipping alert as bulk carrier damaged near Qatar waters

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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.

Authorities are investigating the source of the projectile © Mena Today 

Authorities are investigating the source of the projectile © Mena Today 

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

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