Qatar LNG carrier Al Mayeda struck in Arabian Gulf
AI illustrationQatar Gas Transport Company said on Sunday that its LNG carrier Al Mayeda was struck by unidentified objects in the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening. No crew members were hurt. The carrier has not been taken out of service.
The company operates Qatar's LNG fleet under the Nakilat brand. It said the impact is being assessed and that Al Mayeda and its crew are in safe condition. Regional maritime security authorities are now coordinating with the operator.
Shipping through the Gulf has faced sustained disruption since the conflict between the US and Iran escalated in February. Al Mayeda adds to a growing list of ships struck in the region. A limpet mine attack disabled a tanker near Khasab, Oman in the Strait of Hormuz the previous evening. Earlier in October, LNG carrier Maran Gas Mystras was struck exiting the Strait of Hormuz. Fire broke out in its engine room.
Al Mayeda carries liquefied natural gas from Qatar. No environmental damage was reported, and Nakilat said the carrier remains operational. No group has claimed responsibility.
Qatar LNG carrier Al Mayeda struck in Arabian Gulf
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