UAE ship attacked and damaged in Arabian Gulf
An Emirati ship was attacked and damaged in UAE territorial waters on Tuesday afternoon. “Response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available,” operator Adnoc Logistics and Services said. The company did not provide details about the ship involved, the extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties. The…
An Emirati ship sustained damage in territorial waters on Tuesday afternoon, according to operator Adnoc Logistics and Services. The company has not disclosed information regarding the specific vessel, the severity of the damage, or if any individuals were injured. This incident marks the latest in a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the Arabian Gulf.
Iran has been accused of orchestrating these assaults on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding regions, often attributing the blame to operators who allegedly struck sea mines. Iran has faced condemnation for its targeting of non-military vessels and other locations. In July, two crude oil tankers operated by Adnoc Logistics and Services were hit by projectiles in the strait, resulting in one crew member's death and injuries to others.
Another company ship was targeted in August, though no casualties were reported. On Sunday, the UAE National Guard evacuated 22 people following a fire on a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman. The UAE temporarily closed a popular beach in Sharjah's east coast due to an oil spill, though it remains unclear if these two incidents are related.
Adnoc Logistics and Services, a division of Abu Dhabi's Adnoc Group, manages a fleet of vessels catering to the global energy industry, and the company is publicly traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
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