A Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker was struck by unidentified objects in the Persian Gulf on the evening of 30 October 2026, according to a statement released by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat). The message, posted on the company’s website, announced that the vessel, named Al Mayeda, suffered the impact while transiting the Arabian Gulf.
According to Nakilat, no crew members on board the tanker were injured. The company also reported that there was no accompanying environmental damage as a result of the incident.
Nakilat emphasized that the Al Mayeda remains operational following the event. An assessment of the incident’s consequences is currently underway, and the company is coordinating directly with the crew and with regional maritime safety authorities to ensure the continued safety of all seafarers.
Nakilat’s press service released a statement.
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 also noted that the company is actively working with maritime authorities to investigate the source of the unidentified objects and to conduct a comprehensive review of the tanker’s safety systems.
While the exact nature of the objects that struck the Al Mayeda remains unknown, Nakilat’s communication stressed that all safety protocols aboard the vessel were followed to protect the crew and the environment during the incident.
No further details about the cause or the next steps in the investigation have been released as of the latest update. The tanker’s operational status indicates that it is continuing to proceed with its scheduled shipping routes following the incident.
