The key facts

  • Nakilat's LNG carrier Al Mayeda encountered 'unidentified objects' on Friday evening in Persian Gulf waters
  • The company states there were no casualties among the crew and no environmental damage
  • The vessel remains safe and operational; assessment of the consequences is ongoing

What happened

The Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker Al Mayeda was struck by 'unidentified objects' while passing through the waters of the Persian Gulf on Friday evening. Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) announced this on Sunday in a statement published on the Qatar Stock Exchange — reports Anadolu.

Consequences and the company's actions

According to the company, no crew members were injured and there was no environmental impact. Nakilat clarified that the vessel remains safe and operational after the incident. The company is assessing the consequences of what happened, maintains direct contact with the relevant maritime security forces of the region and, in its words, 'continues to monitor the situation closely.'

What remains unclear

The nature and origin of the 'unidentified objects', as well as the extent of any possible damage to the vessel, are not disclosed in the statement. The available information is limited to the company's own statement; no independent confirmations or assessments from third parties are provided in the publication.