What Crew Members Say About Aqua-1

The tanker 'Aqua 1', operated by OSM Thome and under charter to QatarEnergy, faced a critical incident on April 1, 2026, when it was struck by an Iranian cruise missile in Qatari waters. This attack occurred in the morning and ignited a fire aboard the vessel, which the crew promptly extinguished. Amid the tension, Qatar was targeted by a total of three Iranian cruise missiles, with two successfully intercepted while the third, regrettably, impacted the port side of the 'Aqua 1'. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties among the crew. The incident transpired approximately 17 nautical miles off the coast of Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone. Although the tanker sustained damage above the waterline, environmental assessments conducted by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and QatarEnergy indicated no negative impacts to the surrounding area. Additionally, a second projectile that struck the vessel became lodged in the engine room and is currently under investigation by relevant authorities. Security sources have also suggested that a drone may have played a role in the attack, heightening concerns in the region.