UKMTO says tanker hit off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu coast

A tanker was struck by a projectile west of Yanbu port city in Saudi Arabia, Report informs, citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

"UKMTO has received a report of an incident 63NM [nautical miles] west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The Company Security Officer reported a tanker has been struck by unknown projectile causing a fire to the vessel on the main deck. All crew are safe and accounted for and no environmental impact has been reported," the information said.

It was noted that vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.