July 2010 event
The ''M. Star'' was damaged by an explosion on 27 July 2010, injuring one member of the ship's crew. The UAE initially said the ''M. Star'' was damaged by a " freak wave" from an earthquake. Mitsui officials said, however, that they believed the explosion was caused by a terrorist attack. In August, the UAE said the blast was probably caused by an attack, possibly a suicide bomber in a speedboat. Radar had picked up a suspicious craft near the tanker just before the attack, and traces of explosives were found on the hull. On November 22, 2010, the United States Maritime Administration confirmed that the blast was the result of a terrorist attack.References
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