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2 clusters · 7 sources · 13 days · First seen · Last updated
Categories: BUSINESS
Greek-owned vessel attacks in Gulf continue
Entities: Vanguard Tech · Oman · Qatar · Marisks · Peter Livanos
Overview
The pattern of attacks on Greek‑owned ships in the Persian Gulf and adjacent waters has persisted into August. On 31 July, the LNG tanker GasLog Shanghai was struck by an unknown projectile about 11 nautical miles north‑east of Limah, Oman, while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The hit damaged the engine room, caused a total loss of electrical power and ignited a fire that was later extinguished; the crew suffered no injuries and no oil spill was reported. The vessel’s AIS transmission ceased near the western entrance of the strait. GasLog Shanghai had been loaded with LNG in Qatar on 27 July, and Qatar responded by suspending LNG shipments through the strait for three weeks. This incident follows earlier strikes on the tanker Cavos Maleas, bulk carrier Achelous, and the Maltese‑flagged NISOS IOS, as well as a prior attack on another GasLog vessel, GasLog Salem, in Egypt, underscoring an escalating security threat to Greek‑registered commercial shipping in key energy corridors.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The LNG tanker GasLog Shanghai was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 31 July. (unknown)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The vessel was carrying LNG loaded in Qatar around 27 July. (unknown)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The impact caused damage to the engine room and a blackout of electrical systems, but no crew injuries. (unknown)
- [● 7 SOURCES] A fire ignited after the impact and was extinguished. (unknown)
- [● 7 SOURCES] No environmental pollution was detected following the incident. (unknown)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The ship's AIS signal stopped transmitting on 31 July near the western entrance of the Strait. (unknown)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Strait of Hormuz carries about 20 % of global LNG trade, and the attack has disrupted LNG shipping through the route. (unknown)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The incident follows a recent attack on another GasLog vessel, GasLog Salem, in Egypt. (unknown)
Timeline
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about 10 hours ago
[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesGasLog Shanghai LNG tanker struck in Strait of HormuzLNG tanker GasLog Shanghai was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on July 31, damaging its engine room and causing a fire that was extinguished. No crew injuries or environmental spill were re
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12 days ago
[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesGreek-owned ships damaged in Persian Gulf and Black SeaFour Greek-owned vessels were struck in the Persian Gulf and Black Sea; crews are safe and ships suffered material damage, with one vessel abandoned by its crew.
Sources
elaosboa.com · larissapress.gr · media.almashhad-alyemeni.com · newsbomb.gr · pelop.gr · skaipatras.gr · thepressroom.gr
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