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ADNOC Logistics vessel damaged in attack in UAE waters

ADNOC Logistics and Services confirmed one of its vessels was damaged in an attack in UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday afternoon. The company has not identified the ship, the extent of damage or any casualties.

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Image: Gulf News
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Centre · 1ADNOC Logistics and Services confirmed that one of its vessels was damaged in an attack in the UAE's territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on the afternoon of Tuesday 10 November. Centre · 2In a statement the company said: "Response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available." Centre · 2The company did not disclose which vessel was involved, the extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties, and it urged the public to rely only on official sources and avoid circulating rumours or unverified reports.

Centre · 1No attacker has been named in the coverage of this incident. Centre · 1The National described it as the latest attack on commercial shipping, noting that Iran has claimed a series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and off the coast of Oman and the UAE, often blaming operators for hitting sea mines, and that Tehran has been condemned for attacking non-military vessels. Centre · 1Earlier, in July, two crude oil tankers operated by ADNOC Logistics and Services were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member and injuring others, and another company ship was attacked in August with no injuries reported.

Centre · 1On Sunday the UAE National Guard rescued 22 people after a fire aboard a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman, and a major beach on Sharjah's east coast was closed because of an oil spill; The National said it is not clear whether the two incidents are connected. Centre · 1ADNOC Logistics and Services is the shipping and maritime logistics arm of Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Group and is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

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Both outlets relay the company's brief statement. Gulf News runs a short breaking item; The National places the attack in the context of attacks on Gulf shipping and the wider Iran war.
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The company's statement, the lack of detail, and (The National) earlier attacks on ADNOC ships and Iran's claimed attacks on shipping.
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Neither names an attacker for this incident; Gulf News gives no wider context.
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“- More to follow.” — Gulf News
“Tehran has been condemned for its attacks on non-military vessels and other sites.” — The National

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