UKMTO warns: Hit by unknown projectile 11NM east of Khawr Fakkan, fire aboard

March 18, 2026

On March 18, 2026, UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning after an incident reported 11 nautical miles east of Khawr Fakkan (Khor Fakkan), UAE. The advisory stated that a vessel had been hit by an unknown projectile, resulting in a fire onboard. UKMTO urged passing vessels to transit the area with caution and to report any information related to the incident.

UKMTO attack warning:

UKMTO has received a report of an incident 11NM east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE.

It has been reported to UKMTO that a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile which has resulted in a fire onboard.

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