Marshall Islands-Flagged LNG Carrier with Six Indians Targeted in Persian Gulf Attack; All Crew Safe
The vessel remains operational and no injuries or environmental damage were reported, company officials said.
- On Friday, the LNG carrier Mayeda, owned by the Qatar Gas Transport Company, was struck by "unidentified objects" while transiting the Gulf. The vessel remains in a "safe condition, operational," the company said.
- Since the US-Israel war began in February, Iran has targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to assert control. Iran warned vessels passing without permission would face "destruction" after the United States reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports in July.
- More than 120 commercial vessels have been hit since the war's inception, according to data from the International Maritime Organization and Maritime Trade Operations. With at least 29 ships struck, October was the worst month.
- None of the crew members were injured and no environmental damage was reported from the strike. The Qatar Stock Exchange confirmed the vessel's status is being assessed to determine the incident's full impact.
- Qatar, serving as a mediator, has increased diplomatic efforts in recent days to revive stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran. These efforts aim to de-escalate tensions disrupting vital maritime trade routes.
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Pakistan-Bound LNG Tanker With 25 Crew Attacked Near Hormuz Hours After Iran Cleared Its Passage
A Qatari LNG cargo ship was targeted near the Strait of Hormuz on October 30, despite discussions about a clearance between Pakistan and Iran. A Qatari LNG cargo ship was targeted near the Strait of Hormuz on October 30, despite discussions about a clearance between Pakistan and Iran.
The QATAR LNG tanker "Al Mayeda" was hit in the Persian Gulf. The three Croatian sailors on board were not injured. The ship is navigable, and Qatar and countries in the region have condemned the attack.
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According to British sources, the ship was hit by two "unknown bullets"
A tanker has been hit by bullets in the Persian Gulf off the Saudi Arabian coast. Shipping along the Strait of Hormus is increasingly under pressure.
Tanker Hit by Two Projectiles Near Saudi Arabia, UKMTO Says
A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles in the Arabian Gulf, about 72 nautical miles east of Saudi Arabia’s Ras Al Khafji, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Monday. The vessel was travelling southeast when the projectiles hit its port side, UKMTO said. All crew members were reported safe, and no […]
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