An ADNOC vessel operated by ADNOC Logistics and Services sustained damage after an attack in UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on the afternoon of Tuesday, 10 November 2026, the company said in a statement carried by the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
What ADNOC Logistics and Services said
The company said response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing and that it will share updates as more information becomes available. It asked the public to rely only on official sources and to avoid circulating rumours or unverified information.
The statement was short. It did not name the vessel or give its type, did not describe the extent of the damage, did not say whether anyone on board was injured and did not identify who was behind the attack.
What is known about the ADNOC vessel attack
| Detail | What has been confirmed |
|---|---|
| Location | UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf |
| Time | Afternoon of Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Vessel | Operated by ADNOC Logistics and Services; name and type not disclosed |
| Damage | Confirmed by the company; extent not disclosed |
| Crew | Not mentioned in the statement |
| Responsibility | Not identified in the statement |
| Response | Relevant teams are responding; the company says updates will follow |
How it compares with the August attacks
ADNOC vessels came under attack several times in August, but those incidents happened while ships were crossing the Strait of Hormuz. On 8 August, ADNOC said one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while transiting the strait, with no injuries. The company reported two more vessels attacked on 13 August and another on 14 August, again with no injuries.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the August attacks as hostile Iranian attacks. For background on the waterway and the dispute around it, see our explainer on why the Strait of Hormuz matters for global trade.
This time, the company placed the attack inside the UAE’s own territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf, and its statement did not attribute it to any party.
The incident also comes 11 days after an attack on a Qatari vessel in the same waters. Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) said its vessel Al Maayeda was attacked by unidentified objects in the Arabian Gulf on 30 October, with no injuries to the crew.
Why it matters for the UAE
ADNOC Logistics and Services is the maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. It provides shipping, integrated logistics and marine services to the energy industry.
Shipping around the Gulf has faced repeated attacks since the war that began on 28 February with US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Our guide to UAE-Iran relations in 2026 follows how the conflict has affected the UAE.
The company’s statement did not mention any wider impact on its operations.
What happens next
ADNOC Logistics and Services said it will release further details as they become available. DubaiPress will update this story when the company or UAE authorities publish more information. For the latest updates, follow WAM and the company’s official channels.
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