Qatari Shipping: One of Our Ships Attacked in the Arabian Gulf
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Qatargas confirms attack on the Ma'ida tanker in the Arabian Gulf with no injuries or environmental damage
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
- No injuries among the crew; the incident had no environmental impact
Qatar LNG Company (Qatargas) announced that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, the Ma’idah, was attacked by unidentified objects while sailing in the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening.
The Qatar News Agency, citing a company statement issued today, reported that no crew members were injured and the incident caused no environmental damage.
The company stated that the vessel is in a safe condition and remains under full control, adding that relevant authorities are assessing the consequences of the incident.
It emphasized that it continues direct coordination with the ship, its crew, and maritime security authorities in the region to ensure the crew’s safety, and is closely monitoring developments in the situation.
