ship fire off Qatar coast
Definition
A maritime incident on May 10, 2026, in which a British bulk carrier caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile approximately 23 nautical miles (43 km) northeast of Doha, Qatar.
The event, reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), involved a small fire that was quickly extinguished with no casualties, amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
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