Qatari LNG Tanker Al Mayeda Struck by Unidentified Objects in Gulf
Nakilat says no crew injuries or environmental damage after Friday attack amid Iran-linked shipping war.
What to know
- Qatari LNG carrier Al Mayeda was struck by unidentified objects on Friday evening while transiting the Gulf; no injuries or environmental damage reported.
- The attack is the latest in a pattern of strikes on commercial shipping since the US-Israel war on Iran began in February, with Iran targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- More than 120 commercial ships have been hit since the war began; October, with about 29 attacks, was the worst month of the conflict.
- Qatar has been acting as a mediator trying to revive US-Iran negotiations even as its own vessel came under attack.
“safe condition, operational”
Qatar Gas Transport Company, Vessel operator (Nakilat) · Al Jazeera ↗ · Oct 31
Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) Owner/operator of the Al Mayeda tankerIran Party accused of targeting Gulf shippingQatar Mediator in the Middle East war
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Al Jazeera situates attack within record month of Gulf shipping strikes
Reporting noted more than 120 commercial ships have been hit since the war began, with October the worst month of the conflict at roughly 29 attacks, ahead of March's 20; Iran has warned vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz without permission face "destruction."
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Arab News | Qatari gas tanker struck in Gulf: state media https://www. arabnews.com/middle-east/qatar i-gas-tanker-struck-in-gulf-state-media-3009222
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Qatar Gas Transport Company confirms incident, says ship safe
Nakilat issued a statement via the Qatar Stock Exchange confirming no crew injuries or environmental impact, stating the vessel is in a "safe condition, operational" and that it is assessing the incident's impact while in contact with regional maritime security authorities.
“None of the crew members onboard were injured, and there is no impact on the environment as a result of this incident…”
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first by The National UAE, 7d ago · also Anadolu Agency, The National
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- Qatari LNG carrier struck by 'unidentified objects' in Gulf waters: Company Anadolu Agency · 7d ago
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Unidentified objects strike Qatari LNG carrier Al Mayeda in Gulf
The Nakilat-owned liquefied natural gas carrier Al Mayeda was hit while transiting Gulf waters on Friday evening, part of a wider pattern of attacks on shipping since the Middle East war began in February.
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first by Arab News, 7d ago · also Middle East Eye
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- UAE condemns attack on Qatar’s LNG carrier in Gulf Middle East Eye · 6d ago
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