Vessel reported on fire off Iraq’s al-Faw, UK maritime agency says

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Monday it had received multiple third-party reports of a vessel on fire 63 nautical miles (117 kilometers) southeast of al-Faw, Iraq, Anadolu Agency reported.

The crew’s status, the extent of damage and any environmental impact were unknown at the time of the report, according to a warning notice issued by the agency.

UKMTO advised vessels to transit the area with caution and report any suspicious activity while authorities investigate the incident.

The notice, dated Oct. 26, classified the incident as “suspicious activity.” It did not identify the vessel or specify the cause of the fire.