A vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile about 14 nautical miles northwest of the UAE state of Ras Al-Khaimah on Wednesday, causing a fire in its engine room, Reuters reports citing British maritime agencies, which have published reports today.
Firefighting efforts were under way and all crew had been evacuated, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) says.
Maritime security firm Ambrey says the vessel was struck at the stern while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, adding that no injuries or pollution have been reported.
