Vessel on fire after being struck off UAE's Ras Al-Khaimah, maritime agencies say
USO•A vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile about 14 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al-Khaimah, starting an engine-room fire. The crew were evacuated, and firefighting efforts were under way; no injuries or pollution were reported.
1. Vessel struck
The vessel was hit on Wednesday while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire in its engine room. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said firefighting efforts were under way and all crew had been evacuated.
2. No injuries reported
Maritime security firm Ambrey said the vessel was struck at the stern. It reported no injuries or pollution. Attacks on shipping in the Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz have increased in recent weeks; the waterway carried nearly one-fifth of the world's crude oil before the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
