UK Maritime Trade Operations: A vessel has caught fire southeast of Al Faw, Iraq.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on the 26th that it had received multiple third-party reports that a vessel caught fire approximately 63 nautical miles southeast of Al-Faw in southern Iraq. The notice stated that, as of the time of publication, the condition of the crew, the extent of damage to the vessel, and the impact on the marine environment were all unclear. Relevant authorities are investigating the incident.