Two maritime incidents involving merchant vessels struck with unknown projectiles in the Gulf region on 18 and 19 March.
On 18 March, an incident 11 nautical miles east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE, in which a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, resulting in a fire onboard. Vessels in the area have been advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious, while authorities continue their investigation.
Following the incident, Iranian forces carried out strikes on QatarEnergy’s energy facilities, at Ras Laffan Industrial City causing fires. In a separate but related development.
An incident 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan in Qatar, where another vessel was hit by an unknown projectile.
All crew members were reported safe and well.