On Friday evening Oct. 30, 2026, the Qatari LNG tanker Al Mayeda was struck by unidentified objects while transiting the Persian Gulf, a statement released by Nakilat confirmed, TASS reported.
According to the statement posted on the company’s website, the tanker was hit by unidentified objects and no crew members were injured, and the incident caused no environmental damage.
“Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) confirms that its LNG carrier Al Mayeda was hit by unidentified objects, while transiting the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening, October 30, 2026. None of the crew members onboard were injured, and there is no impact on the environment as a result of this incident,” the statement said.
It further noted that the vessel remains operational and that an assessment of the incident’s consequences is underway. Nakilat is coordinating directly with the crew and regional maritime safety authorities to ensure seafarers’ safety.
