An attack in the Strait of Hormuz targeted an LNG tanker managed by the Greek shipping company GasLog chaired by Peter G. Livanos.
The ship manager of the LNG tanker GasLog Shanghai confirmed that an incident occurred on its 82104-dwt (2013-built) vessel on July 31 while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
“Everyone onboard is safe and accounted for and the vessel is stable,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.
According to a company’s announcement, GasLog LNG Services immediately activated the emergency response plan, notified the relevant authorities, and is assessing the vessel’s condition while prioritizing the safety of its crew.
The statement came hours after the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued two separate attack warnings in the Strait of Hormuz.
The most serious incident occurred about 11 nautical miles northeast off Lima, Oman, where the company’s security officer of a tanker reported the vessel had been struck by an unknown projectile, causing damage to the engine room.
The tanker was reported not to be under command while the regional Coast Guard authorities were informed.
There were no reported causalities or environmental impact, and authorities are investigating the incident.
In a separate incident approximately one hour earlier, the master of another tanker transiting 21 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, reported seeing a large splash and explosion in close proximity to the vessel.
At the time of the incident, the master reported no damage to the vessel. Authorities are investigating.
The GasLog Shanghai incident follows another report involving a vessel managed by the same company.
On 29 July, an incident occurred on board the 8202-dwt GasLog Salem (2015-built) while the LNG vessel was alongside in Damietta, Egypt.
The situation was brought under control promptly through the professionalism and preparedness of the crew, the company’s spokesperson said. The company added that it immediately activated its emergency response procedures, notified the relevant authorities, and currently continues to work closely with them as the cause of the incident is investigated.
GasLog confirmed that all crew members onboard are safe, noting that no injuries or marine pollution has been observed.
The incidents underscore the persistent risks faced by commercial shipping operations in the region, exacerbated by ongoing geopolitical tensions and previous maritime security threats.
The series of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz highlights the heightened security risks facing LNG carriers and other commercial vessels operating in this strategic maritime corridor.
