Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Wedyan

On July 6 and 7, 2026, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) executed a series of aggressive attacks on three commercial tankers in a provocative maritime incident. Among the vessels targeted was the LNG carrier 'Al Rekayyat', which was engaged in transporting liquefied natural gas, as well as the 'Wedyan' and 'Cyprus Prosperity', with the latter attack occurring at approximately 1:05 p.m. on July 7. The 'Wedyan', owned by the Saudi shipping company Bahri, caused a visible crude oil spill that was captured in satellite imagery, and it was later reported near Fujairah. Meanwhile, the 'Al Rekayyat' faced significant peril after sustaining damage to its port side, prompting the crew to send out distress signals as a fire erupted in the engine room, leading to concerns about a potential explosion. Fortunately, the crew was safely evacuated, and efforts to extinguish the fire were successful. This incident marked the first attack on a Qatari LNG vessel since the escalation of conflict between Iran and its regional adversaries in late February. The 'Al Rekayyat' is owned and operated by Nakilat, known as Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd, which manages one of the largest LNG fleets worldwide. Notably, the 'Al Rekayyat' last transmitted its location on June 18, indicating a possible shutdown of its AIS tracking system. In related developments, Iranian forces compelled the LPG tanker 'Al Maryah' to alter its course towards Iran's coastline after it sought to navigate through the strait via Omani waters on July 7. Qatar's Foreign Ministry has reiterated that Iran holds complete legal responsibility for the attack on the LNG carrier.

Saudi Arabia's National Shipping Company, known as Bahri, has made a strategic move by acquiring two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), each with a deadweight tonnage of 321,200 dwt. The vessels, named Blue Topaz and Blue Pearl, were purchased from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine for $78 million apiece. These acquisitions come after the ships remained unsold throughout the summer months. The official announcement of the sale was made on Tuesday, with brokers confirming the transaction on Thursday. Both ships were constructed in 2010, further enhancing Bahri's robust fleet.