ADNOC Says Missile and Drone Attacks on Vessels Are Disrupting Operations
ADNOC says 15 vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began, impacting operations and leaving one crew member dead.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has said its operations are being "significantly impacted" by a series of attacks on its vessels and personnel, which it described as unprovoked. The state-owned energy giant said it is still striving to meet customer commitments despite what it called an "exceptionally challenging environment."
In a statement released on Friday, ADNOC said that since the start of the regional conflict, 15 of its ships have been targeted by missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Three of these attacks occurred this week alone. The company confirmed that one crew member has been killed and 20 others injured as a result of these incidents.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and Oman, is a critical artery for global oil supplies, carrying roughly one-fifth of the world's daily consumption. The waterway has seen repeated disruptions as the wider regional conflict has escalated, with attacks on commercial vessels driving up freight rates and raising security concerns across the shipping industry.
ADNOC, one of the world's largest energy producers, exports crude oil, natural gas, and refined products to international markets. The company said it is coordinating with relevant authorities and taking all necessary precautions to safeguard its workforce, assets, and operations while maintaining supply as much as possible.
Reaffirming its position on maritime law, ADNOC stressed that the principle of freedom of navigation must be upheld. The company called for the safe and uninterrupted passage of commercial shipping through international waterways, insisting that such traffic must be free from threat, harassment, or attack.