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Posted on May 11, 2025

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UK Maritime Agency Reports Incident Near UAE's Jebel Ali Port

CAIRO (Reuters) - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday it received a report of an incident 80 nautical miles off the United Arab Emirates' Jebel Ali port.

UKMTO said a vessel in the area reported a small craft colliding with it and was seen attempting to collide with other vessels in the area, adding that all crew were safe.

(Reporting by Jaidaa Taha and Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Emeia Sithole-Matarise)

Key Takeaways

  • UKMTO reports an incident near UAE's Jebel Ali port.
  • A small craft collided with a vessel and attempted further collisions.
  • All crew members involved are reported safe.
  • The incident occurred 80 nautical miles off the port.
  • UKMTO is monitoring the situation closely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is a maritime incident reported by UKMTO near UAE's Jebel Ali port involving a small craft collision.
What was the outcome of the incident?
All crew members involved in the incident were reported safe.
Who reported the incident?
The incident was reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

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