4 commercial ships subjected to 'sabotage operations' near UAE territorial waters

Four commercial ships were subjected to sabotage operations on Suday near UAE territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman, east of Fujairah, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MOFAIC, has announced.

The ministry said that the concerned authorities have taken all necessary measures, and are investigating the incident in cooperation with local and international bodies.

It said that there had been no injuries or fatalities on board the vessels and that there had been no spillage of harmful chemicals or fuel.

The MOFAIC statement said that the carrying out acts of sabotage on commercial and civilian vessels and threatening the safety and lives of those on board is a serious development. It called on the international community to assume its responsibilities to prevent such actions by parties attempting to undermine maritime traffic safety and security.

The ministry also described as “baseless and unfounded” rumours earlier on Sunday of incidents taking place within the Port of Fujairah, saying that operations within the port were under way as normal, without any interruption.

WAM