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Tanker Struck by Projectiles Off Qatar Coast, Casualties Reported
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In Short: A tanker sailing off Qatar's north coast was struck by multiple projectiles, resulting in casualties, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Wednesday that a tanker was struck by multiple projectiles approximately 51 nautical miles (94 kilometers) north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar.
The incident occurred at 1900 UTC, and UKMTO confirmed that the tanker reported being hit by projectiles, resulting in casualties.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that the tanker, the MT On Peace, had a crew of 19, including 17 Indians, and that 11 of the injured were Indian nationals.
The attack took place in Qatar’s exclusive economic zone, and UKMTO stated that authorities are investigating the incident.
According to UKMTO, the tanker was hit about 51 nautical miles (94 km) north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, and the agency did not provide further details on the number of casualties, the vessel’s identity, or the nature of the injuries.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs expressed grave concern over the continued attacks on maritime navigation in the region, calling for an immediate cessation of these attacks to maintain peace and stability.
The incident is part of a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the region, with earlier reports indicating that nine tanker attacks had been reported in the Strait of Hormuz during October.
The attack on the tanker off Qatar’s coast suggests that such incidents are spreading beyond the Strait of Hormuz, targeting crews rather than just engines.
The United States has responded to the escalating tensions by deploying additional military assets to the Middle East, including a third aircraft carrier strike group and an amphibious ready group, involving approximately 9,000 to 10,000 troops.
Qatar had not commented on the incident, and the identity of the tanker or its origin was not disclosed.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs affirmed that the continued attacks on maritime navigation in the region are a source of grave concern for New Delhi, and reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of these attacks to maintain peace and stability in the region.
What this adds
The incident is the latest in a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the region, with earlier reports indicating that nine tanker attacks had been reported in the Strait of Hormuz during October.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs provided additional details about the crew and the number of casualties, which were not initially disclosed by UKMTO.
The attack on the tanker off Qatar’s coast suggests that such incidents are spreading beyond the Strait of Hormuz, targeting crews rather than just engines.
Background
A tanker sailing off Qatar's north coast was struck by multiple projectiles, resulting in casualties, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.
A tanker sailing off the north coast of Qatar was hit by multiple projectiles, resulting in casualties.
What's confirmed
- DOHA, Oct 7 : A tanker was struck by multiple projectiles off the coast of Qatar on Wednesday, with casualties reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
- UKMTO said the incident occurred at 1900 UTC, approximately 51 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar.
- It did not provide details on the number of casualties, the vessel’s identity, the nature of the injuries or the source of the projectiles.
- The maritime security agency said the tanker reported being hit by multiple projectiles.
- UKMTO said on Tuesday that nine tanker attacks had been reported in the Strait of Hormuz during October.
- The attack took place in Qatar’s exclusive economic zone.
- UKMTO stated that the incident occurred 51 nautical miles (94 kilometers) off the Qatari coast and that authorities are investigating.
- UKMTO stated in an alert that "A tanker has reported being struck by multiple projectiles. Casualties have been reported," providing no further details on the nationalities involved or the vessel's destination.
- The fire aboard the M/V June Aster broke out Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometres (1.3 miles) offshore, the coast guard said, adding that five casualties had been brought ashore.
- Liberia-flagged dry bulk ship, Minoan Pioneer, was hit by an unknown projectile close to Oman’s coast while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday with the crew abandoning the vessel and one seafarer missing, maritime security sources said.
What's still developing
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- According to British maritime risk management firm Vanguard, the projectile struck the engine room, sparking a fire in the accommodation area.
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