Qatar condemns ‘reckless and irresponsible’ attack on LNG carrier in Arabian Gulf

Qatar says investigations are underway to identify those responsible, warning that attacks on energy tankers pose serious risks to regional stability, global energy supplies and the marine environment. Qatar has condemned an attack on a liquified natural gas carrier, Al Mayeda, in the Arabian Gulf on Friday, warning of serious risks to maritime security, regional stability and global energy supplies.Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat), which owns the vessel, said in a statement on Sunday that Al Mayeda was struck by unidentified objects while transiting the Arabian Gulf on the evening of 30 October.Nakilat confirmed that no crew members were injured and that the incident had no environmental impact.The vessel remains safe and operational, while the impact of the incident is being assessed.بيان | دولة قطر تدين الهجوم الذي استهدف ناقلة للغاز الطبيعي المسال في الخليج العربيالدوحة | 1 نوفمبر 2026تعرب دولة قطر عن إدانتها واستنكارها الشديدين للهجوم الذي استهدف ناقلة الغاز الطبيعي المسال «المايده»، التابعة لشركة قطر لنقل الغاز المحدودة «ناقلات»، أثناء إبحارها في… pic.twitter.com/udzCzVM3U1— الخارجية القطرية (@MofaQatar_AR) November 1, 2026 In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a dangerous act that threatens the safety of maritime navigation and the security of global energy supplies.“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the State of Qatar reserves the right to take all necessary measures, in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, to protect its property, safeguard its interests, and ensure the safety of its vessels and crews,” the ministry said.MoFA warned that such “reckless and irresponsible practices” could have serious repercussions for regional security and stability, as well as the global economy.It also highlighted the potential environmental risks of targeting energy carriers, including threats to marine ecosystems and water security across the region.The ministry said the relevant authorities had launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.