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Saudi Arabia reports crew safe after tanker struck in Red Sea, causing fire
A Saudi-owned vessel, the ENCELIA, was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, causing a fire at the front of the ship, Saudi state news agency SPA reports, citing an official source at the General Transport Authority.
The source says all crew members are safe and that authorities have taken necessary measures to secure the vessel and crew and protect the marine environment.
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