Incident in the Arabian Gulf: Small Vessel Strikes Cargo Ship and Attempts Further Collisions, Reports UKMTO

A small boat had a run-in with a merchant ship in the Arabian Gulf on Sunday, and things got a bit chaotic afterward. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that this little vessel not only collided with the merchant ship but also tried to ram into other nearby boats.

This incident unfolded about 150 kilometers northwest of Jebel Ali port in the UAE. After hitting the merchant vessel, witnesses saw the small craft making moves toward other ships in close proximity.

following the crash, crew members from the small boat were spotted transferring to another nearby craft.Meanwhile, the merchant ship lingered for a bit before resuming its journey to its next destination.

Shortly after this unusual event,messages started flooding in from individuals claiming to be local authorities asking the merchant vessel to halt and let them board. However,UKMTO reassured everyone that all crew members aboard were safe and sound—no injuries or damage reported aside from those attempted collisions.

The UKMTO shared details of this incident at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday and urged vessels navigating through that area to stay vigilant. They encouraged ships to report any suspicious behavior they might encounter while out at sea.

As it stands, UAE authorities have yet to confirm what happened during this bizarre episode or why that small boat acted so aggressively.

Considering these events, UKMTO reminded mariners about maintaining communication using VHF radios—an essential tool for connecting with marinas and coastguard services while out on open waters.So if you’re sailing around there anytime soon, keep your eyes peeled!