Oil tanker struck by projectile off Qatar, casualties reported
The UK Maritime Trade Operations authority said on Wednesday that an oil tanker was hit by a projectile off the coast of Qatar. Reports indicated there were casualties, but the available information gives no figures and does not identify who was responsible.
Why it matters
A significant share of the world's oil supply moves through Gulf waters, so any strike on a commercial vessel there raises concern over shipping security. The wider impact will depend on what investigations reveal about the circumstances and the scale of the losses.
Background
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) is a body that receives reports of incidents involving commercial ships in several regions, including the Arabian Gulf, and issues alerts to mariners.
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