DOHA: The Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has officially confirmed that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, Al Mayeda, was struck by unidentified objects while transiting through the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening, October 30.
Company statements confirmed that none of the crew members on board sustained injuries, and the incident resulted in zero environmental impact. The vessel remains in a stable and safe condition, fully operational, while technical teams thoroughly assess the extent of the impact.
Nakilat emphasized that it maintains direct and continuous coordination with the vessel, its crew, and relevant regional maritime security authorities to guarantee personnel safety while closely monitoring ongoing developments. The protection of human life, environmental preservation, and asset integrity remain the company’s highest operational priorities.
The incident occurred on Friday evening, October 30. Nakilat reiterated that all crew members are safe and no environmental degradation has been reported, with the vessel currently operating under secure conditions as assessments continue.
In the wake of the incident, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait strongly condemned the attack on the commercial vessel. Both nations stressed the critical need to ensure the security of international commercial shipping and global energy supplies, while safeguarding the freedom of maritime navigation across regional waters.
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