Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage off Oman after projectile strike

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A Qatari LNG tanker off the coast of Oman remains stranded after a projectile struck its engine room causing a fire. Despite the incident, sources confirm the cargo is secure and the risk of explosion remains low.

By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Andrew Mills LONDON/DOHA, July 8 (Reuters) - A Qatari LNG tanker remained stranded off Oman on Wednesday after a projectile strike sparked a fire in its engine room, though industry sources said the vessel's cargo appeared secure and the risk of an explosion was low for now.