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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The story, neutrally told
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. Gulf NewsN “ADNOC Logistics and Services confirmed that one of its vessels sustained damage following an attack in the UAE’s territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday afternoon, November 10.” Read at Gulf News ↗ 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." Gulf NewsN “"Response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available," the company said in a statement.” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN ““Response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available,” operator” Read at The National ↗ 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. Gulf NewsN “The company also urged the public to rely exclusively on official sources for information about the incident and refrain from circulating rumours or unverified reports.” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “The company did not provide details about the ship involved, the extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties.” Read at The National ↗
Centre · 1No attacker has been named in the coverage of this incident. The NationalN “The attack in the Arabian Gulf is the latest on” Read at The National ↗ 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. The NationalN “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.”“Tehran has been condemned for its attacks on non-military vessels and other sites.” Read at The National ↗ 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. The NationalN “In July, two crude oil tankers operated by Adnoc Logistics and Services were struck by projectiles in the strait, killing one crew member and injuring others. Another company ship was attacked in August, although no injuries were reported.” Read at The National ↗
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. The NationalN “On Sunday, the UAE National Guard rescued 22 people after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman. The UAE closed a major beach on Sharjah's east coast due to an oil spill. It is not clear if the two incidents are connected.” Read at The National ↗ 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. The NationalN “Adnoc Logistics and Services, the shipping and maritime logistics arm of Abu Dhabi's Adnoc Group, operates a fleet of vessels serving the global energy industry. The company is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.” Read at The National ↗
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- Framing
- 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.
- Emphasis
- The company's statement, the lack of detail, and (The National) earlier attacks on ADNOC ships and Iran's claimed attacks on shipping.
- Leaves out or plays down
- 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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What every side reports
- A vessel of ADNOC Logistics and Services was damaged in an attack in UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday afternoon.
- The company said response efforts are ongoing and more updates will follow.
- The company gave no details on the vessel, the damage or casualties.
ADNOC Logistics & Services organisation
Confirms the damage, says response efforts are ongoing, withholds details and asks the public to rely on official sources.
“The company also urged the public to rely exclusively on official sources for information about the incident and refrain from circulating rumours or unverified reports.” — Gulf News
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Centre3 articles
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ADNOC Logistics vessel damaged in attack in UAE territorial waters
Neutral Short breaking report relaying ADNOC Logistics' statement and its appeal to rely on official sources.
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Middle East latest: Ship attacked in UAE waters, says operator Adnoc
Neutral Live-blog entry for the Middle East latest, linking the ship attack to the wider Iran war coverage.
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UAE ship attacked and damaged in Arabian Gulf
Neutral Reports the statement and sets the attack against earlier ADNOC ship attacks and Iran's claimed attacks on shipping.

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No coverage yet.
- 10 Nov 14:48 First Gulf NewsN ADNOC Logistics vessel damaged in attack in UAE territorial waters
- 10 Nov 14:54 +6m The NationalN Middle East latest: Ship attacked in UAE waters, says operator Adnoc
- 10 Nov 15:02 +14m The NationalN UAE ship attacked and damaged in Arabian Gulf
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