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UKMTO says bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile near Qatar

By Thomson Reuters May 10, 2026 | 12:24 AM

DUBAI, 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)