Published Aug 24, 2026, 6:34 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center has issued a warning after receiving a report of an incident 63NM west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia in which a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile resulting in a fire on the main deck. All crew are safe and accounted for and there is no environmental impact. Its very likely the Houthis are responsible for this action.
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center has issued a warning after receiving a report of an incident 63NM west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia in which a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile resulting in a fire on the main deck. All crew are safe and accounted for and there is no environmental impact. Its very likely the Houthis are responsible for this action.