Qatar condemns attack on LNG tanker in Arabian Gulf, warns of regional energy risks

• The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the state reserves the right under international law and the UN Charter to protect its interests and vessels
• The ministry warned of severe consequences for regional stability, global markets, marine ecosystems, and regional water security resulting from strikes on energy transport vessels

The State of Qatar condemned an attack targeting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda while transiting the Arabian Gulf, characterizing the incident as a dangerous escalation threatening maritime safety and global energy supplies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.

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"Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf, and considers it a dangerous act that threatens the safety of maritime navigation and the security of global energy supplies," the statement said.

Qatar's foreign ministry stated that Doha maintains its full legal prerogatives in response to the incident.

"The State of Qatar reserves the right to take all necessary measures, in accordance with the provisions of 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.

Qatari officials raised alarms over "the dangers of these reckless and irresponsible practices, and the serious repercussions that may ensue for the security and stability of the region and the global economy."

The ministry also drew attention to the "environmental risks arising from targeting energy tankers, and their grave implications for the marine environment and the water security of the region's countries."

Qatar Stock Exchange on Sunday, Nakilat said that Al Maayeda had been struck by unidentified objects on Friday evening.

The company reported that no crew members sustained injuries and that no ecological damage occurred as a result of the incident.

Nakilat further stated that the tanker remains in safe condition, fully retains its navigational maneuvering capabilities, and is undergoing a comprehensive technical damage assessment.

The shipping operator noted that it remains in close contact with the vessel's crew, actively liaising with regional maritime security authorities to ensure operational safety while continuing to monitor developments.