A tanker anchored off Kuwait reported a large explosion late Tuesday followed by the departure of a small craft from the area, raising fresh concerns about maritime security in the northern Persian Gulf as regional tensions continue to escalate.
According to a report issued by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center, the incident occurred at 2240 UTC on March 4 approximately 30 nautical miles southeast of Mubarak Al Kabeer, Kuwait.
The vessel’s master reported hearing and witnessing a “large explosion on the port side” of the tanker before observing a small craft leaving the vicinity, according to the UKMTO advisory.
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