The unnamed author says al-Qaida will use the information to target American vessels, including aircraft carriers, submarines,and all naval equipment deployed in the region.

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Reports that al-Qaida-trained operatives may be poised to attack American commercial and passenger vessels in the Arabian Sea are being widely circulated in Arab-speaking Gulf states, including Kuwait,Bahrain,Qatar, and United Arab Emirates.

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He added that fishing and the anchoring of ships, including commercial vessels heading for Southampton Port, were exacerbating the problem.

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Among them were a number of smaller vessels including fishing boats pleasure crafts, paddle steamers and lifeboats.

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Six vessels, including a British-owned one, have been seized in the previous week or so.

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