Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Drone Strike Hits US LNG Vessel at Egyptian Port
A small flying robot, called a drone, crashed into a big ship that carries gas in a port in Egypt.
The ship is owned by a company from the United States.
The crash made a big explosion and a fire that spread to another ship.
Nobody was hurt, and the fire was put out quickly.
The attack was not claimed by anyone, and the cause was a drone.
The incident shows that the war in the Middle East might affect places far from the main fighting areas.
The Egyptian government said they handled the situation right away.
The incident happened on July 29, 2024.
Drone strike hit US-owned LNG vessel Energos Winter at Damietta Port, Egypt, on July 29, 2024.
Explosion caused a fire that spread to a tugboat and the Gaslog Salem vessel.
No casualties or injuries were reported.
The incident was confirmed by maritime security firm Ambrey and Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
The cause was a drone attack; no party has claimed responsibility.
- Who
- US-owned LNG vessel Energos Winter and Egyptian authorities
- What
- Drone strike causing explosion and fire at Damietta Port
- When
- July 29, 2024
- Where
- Damietta Port, Egypt
- Why
- Unclear; drone attack, no party claimed responsibility
- Incident date
- July 29, 2024
- Location
- Damietta Port, Egypt
- Vessel
- Energos Winter
- Attack type
- Drone strike
- Flag
- Marshall Islands
- Owner
- New Fortress Energy
- Casualties
- None reported
