A Qatari LNG tanker sustained damage in an attack near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, Al Rekayyat, is reportedly at risk of exploding following the incident. This marks the second war-related attack on an LNG carrier this year. LNG is natural gas cooled to liquid form for easier transport. Modern LNG carriers have multiple safety features to prevent explosions.

An attack on a Qatari LNG carrier in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns. This incident suggests ongoing threats to commercial shipping in the vital waterway. Energy markets…

A drone attack damaged the Al Rekayyat LNG tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, lifting oil prices and raising questions about Iran's crypto transit fee plans.

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier belonging to Nakilat, Qatar’s state-owned shipping company, was struck by a projectile and caught ...

"Energy {UBXEENER} is among the best sectors on Tuesday after an LNG tanker was hit at Hormuz, ..."

The Al Rekayyat, loaded with liquefied natural gas, sent out distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, one of the sources said. Another source…

Reuters source says fire broke out in the engine room of Al Rekayat after it was hit near Oman; a Saudi oil tanker was also damaged, while UK maritime agency reports another…

The attack on Qatari LNG ship Al Rekayyat early on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) is of significance to India as well as world shipping.

The diversions come after a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker were damaged near the strait on Tuesday, prompting maritime authorities to…

LONDON/DOHA, July 8 (Reuters) - Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat is stationary near the Strait of Hormuz and awaiting salvage operations once a fire on board has been extinguished,…

A Qatari LNG tanker sustained damage in an attack near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, Al Rekayyat, is reportedly at risk of exploding following the incident. This marks the…

By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Andrew MillsLONDON/DOHA, July 8 (Reuters) - A Qatari LNG tanker was still stuck off Oman on Wednesday awaiting salvage operations, shipping data…

By Jonathan Saul, Marwa Rashad and Andrew MillsLONDON/DOHA, July 8 (Reuters) - A Qatari LNG tanker remained stranded off Oman on Wednesday after a projectile strike sparked a fire…