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Qatar LNG carrier struck by ‘unidentified objects’ in Gulf

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The Al Mayeda was hit by unknown projectiles during a Friday evening transit through the Gulf waterway. Following the encounter, the vessel's owner confirmed on Sunday that all crew members on board avoided harm during the incident. Furthermore, the liquefied natural gas carrier remains safe and operational, with no hazardous environmental damage reported in the surrounding waters.

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  • The Qatari gas carrier sustained no disabling damage and remains in safe, fully operation…: The Qatari gas carrier sustained no disabling damage and remains in safe, fully operational condition.
  • The overall impact of the maritime attack is currently undergoing assessment by the opera…: The overall impact of the maritime attack is currently undergoing assessment by the operating company.
  • Officials have not yet identified the nature or origin of the objects that targeted the v…: Officials have not yet identified the nature or origin of the objects that targeted the vessel.

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Qatar Gas Transport Company says no injuries or environmental damage.

Published On 1 Nov 2026

A Qatari tanker has been hit by “unidentified objects” while sailing in the Gulf, the Qatar Gas Transport Company says.

The attack on Friday evening struck the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, which belongs to the company, it said in a statement on Sunday.

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None of the crew members was injured and no environmental damage was reported, it said.

The statement, published by the Qatar Stock Exchange, said the vessel is currently in a “safe condition, operational” and that the impact of the incident is being assessed.

The Qatar Gas Transport Company supplies Qatari ports and terminals with towage and marine support services.

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