Attack on Qatari LNG Tanker in the Arabian Gulf
An unidentified object struck a Qatar-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker while navigating the Arabian Gulf, according to Qatari gas transport company Nakilat, which reported that the incident occurred on Friday night local time.
In a statement submitted to the Qatar Stock Exchange, the company announced that the tanker, named Al Mayeda, was hit by an unidentified object. However, no crew members were injured, and there was no environmental damage.
The statement added that the vessel remains safe and operational, and the impact of the incident is currently being assessed. Nevertheless, the company did not provide details regarding the nature of the object that struck the ship or who might be behind the incident.
Nakilat provides shipping services to Qatar’s ports and terminals, alongside operating tugboats and other marine support activities.
