A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, Al Mayeda, was struck by unidentified objects while transiting the Arabian Gulf on Friday evening, Xinhua reported. No injuries were reported among the crew and no environmental damage was observed.
The Qatar Gas Transport Company confirmed that the vessel remained in safe operational condition and that the amount of damage was still being evaluated. The company said it was coordinating directly with the ship, its crew and relevant maritime security authorities to monitor the situation and ensure safety.
Officials did not specify the nature or origin of the objects that struck the vessel, leaving the cause of the incident unclear. The impact assessment is ongoing, and the ship is under close observation as authorities continue to investigate the event.
