A tanker anchored off Kuwait reported a large explosion near its port side late on March 4.
The incident caused oil to leak from one of the vessel’s cargo tanks into the sea, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The explosion occurred at around 22:40 UTC on March 4 (04:10 IST on March 5) about 30 nautical miles (56 km) southeast of Kuwait’s Mubarak Al Kabeer Port.
The vessel reportedly started taking on water after the blast. However, no fire was reported and the crew remained safe.
According to an advisory issued by UKMTO, the master of the tanker reported hearing and seeing a large explosion on the vessel’s port side while the ship was at anchor.
The master also reported seeing a small craft leaving the area shortly after the blast.
The agency said oil was visible in the water coming from a cargo tank, which could have some environmental impact. The vessel
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