ADNOC Reports 15 Ship Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, Resulting in One Fatality and 20 Injuries During Regional Tensions

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced on Friday that it is experiencing substantial effects from what it termed as unprovoked assaults on its personnel and assets, as it continues its efforts to meet customer demands in an “exceptionally challenging environment.”

ADNOC reported that since the beginning of the conflict, 15 of its vessels have been targeted by missiles and drones while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, including three in the past week, resulting in one fatality and 20 injuries among crew members.

The Strait of Hormuz, positioned between Iran and Oman, serves as the globe’s most critical oil shipping chokepoint, facilitating about a fifth of the world’s oil supply. The waterway has faced repeated disruptions due to the escalation of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran into a broader regional crisis, inciting attacks on commercial shipping that have heightened freight costs and security apprehensions.

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ADNOC, the state oil company of Abu Dhabi, ranks among the world’s largest energy producers, exporting crude oil, natural gas, and refined products globally.

ADNOC emphasized that it is collaborating closely with relevant authorities and implementing all necessary precautions to safeguard its personnel, assets, and operations, while striving to meet customer needs as effectively as possible. “The freedom of navigation and the secure, uninterrupted transit of commercial shipping through international waterways must be upheld and protected against threats, harassment, or attacks,” stated ADNOC.