Bermuda-flagged LNG carrier Gazlug Shangal attacked in Strait of Hormuz
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The Bermuda-flagged LNG tanker Gazlug Shangal was attacked in the southern Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran's Fars news agency. The vessel, carrying Qatari LNG, had turned off its positioning systems and was transiting an area the agency described as an illegal route when it was struck in Omani waters.
The Attack
The LNG tanker Gazlug Shangal came under attack while sailing through the southern channel of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Fars news agency reported. The vessel had switched off its automatic identification system to traverse what the report called an illegal route. The strike occurred in Omani waters, but no details of the assailant or the method were provided.
The Tanker
The Gazlug Shangal sails under the Bermuda flag and was carrying a cargo of Qatari liquefied natural gas at the time of the attack. The Fars report described the LNG cargo but did not specify its volume. Disabling tracking systems is a known practice for ships moving through contested zones to mask their positions, though it can raise suspicions.
What's Next
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the Omani and Qatari governments have not immediately responded. Further disruptions in the strait could raise concerns over the security of global LNG shipments.
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Bermuda-flagged LNG carrier Gazlug Shangal attacked in Strait of Hormuz
