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Suspicious Incident Reported Near Bulk Carrier Off Abu Dhabi
Tuesday March 10, 2026
A bulk carrier operating off Abu Dhabi has reported witnessing a splash and hearing a loud bang close to the vessel, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region.
The incident was reported at 36 nautical miles north of Abu Dhabi at 08:00 UTC on Tuesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said in a social media post on Tuesday.
“The Master reports witnessing a splash and heard a loud bang in close proximity of a bulk carrier,” it said.
Iran is attempting to block transits through the Strait of Hormuz in response to the worsening conflict in the Middle East, upending a range of commodity markets around the world that rely on safe passage through the area.
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