A Qatari liquefied natural gas carrier, Al Mayeda, was struck by unidentified objects while transiting the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening, the Qatar Gas Transport Company said, with no reports of crew injuries or environmental damage.
The company confirmed that the vessel remained in safe operational condition and that the impact of the incident was still being assessed. It added that it was coordinating directly with the ship, its crew, and relevant maritime security authorities to ensure everyone’s safety and to monitor developments.
Details about the nature and origin of the objects that struck Al Mayeda were not disclosed by the company. The statement noted that no injuries or damage to the containerised gas cargo were detected, and no environmental impact was observed.
As of the latest update, the Qatari government and maritime agencies are continuing to investigate the incident, but the company has not released further information on the cause or potential source of the objects.
