Explosion reported near tanker off UAE's Sharjah coast

Explosion reported near tanker off UAE's Sharjah coast An explosion was reported near a vessel off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said. The blast occurred about 15 nautical miles north of the city and was caused by an unknown projectile near the ship, UKMTO said. Authorities advised vessels in the area to remain cautious as investigations into the incident continue.