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Qatari LNG carrier hit by unidentified objects in the Gulf
Qatar’s LNG carrier Al Mayeda was hit by unidentified objects while sailing in the Gulf on Friday evening, October 30.
The ship is owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company, known as Nakilat, and carries liquefied natural gas.
No crew members were injured and no environmental damage was reported, and the ship remains operational.
The company is assessing the impact and coordinating with the crew and regional maritime safety authorities.
More than 120 commercial ships have been hit since the Iran war began in February, according to maritime agencies cited in reports on the incident.
Attacks on shipping have increased amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for maritime traffic.
The cause of the strike and who was responsible have not been identified, and the assessment is ongoing.
Qatar’s LNG carrier Al Mayeda was hit by unidentified objects while transiting the Gulf on the evening of October 30, Nakilat said.
No crew members were injured, and Nakilat reported no environmental impact.
The vessel remains operational, and an assessment of the incident’s consequences is underway.
No one had claimed responsibility for the attack, according to cash.ch.
Bloomberg reported that Pakistan had negotiated safe passage for the ship with Iran before it was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Who
- The Al Mayeda, an LNG carrier owned by Qatar’s Nakilat company.
- What
- It was hit by unidentified objects. No crew members were injured, and Nakilat reported no environmental impact.
- When
- The evening of October 30, 2026.
- Where
- The Gulf. Bloomberg described the attack as near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The Al Mayeda was hit by unidentified objects while transiting the Gulf.
Nakilat’s statement about the incident was reported by TASS.
- Vessel
- Al Mayeda
- Owner
- Qatar’s Nakilat company
- Cargo
- Liquefied natural gas
- Incident date
- October 30, 2026
- Crew injuries
- None
- Environmental impact
- None
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None of the crew members onboard were injured, and there is no impact on the environment as a result of this incident