Qatar and UAE LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz hit highest level since war began

Qatar and UAE LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest monthly level since the war began, with 19 cargoes in September, according to S&P Global Energy. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical passage for oil and LNG shipments, with a fifth of the world's oil and LNG passing through it before the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

The waterway continues to face threats to shipping, with two oil tankers recently struck by "unidentified projectiles" in the region, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency. One incident caused a small fire and blackout onboard, but was later extinguished, and there were no reported casualties or environmental impact. The agency said authorities were investigating the incidents.

Separately, five Indian nationals were safely evacuated from a Kuwait-flagged tanker, the MT Kazimah III, after it was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Oman coordinated efforts to assist the crew members, working with Omani authorities to ensure their safe evacuation.

Brief written by urgent.news from Arabian Business, Gulf News, Business Recorder, Live Mint, Malay Mail — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.