What happened at Damietta port on July 29, 2026?

A drone struck the US LNG tanker Energos Winter, causing an explosion and fire that spread to another tanker, Gaslog Salem. Transfer operations were suspended, but the fire was quickly brought under control.

Are there any injuries or damage to infrastructure?

According to Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum, there are no injuries. Norwegian NRK reports no damage to port infrastructure; only the vessels were affected.

Who is responsible for the drone attack?

As of the report's publication, no country or group has claimed responsibility. Maritime sources recall that the Houthis, operating from Yemen, have been attacking ships in the Red Sea for days, but they have not officially acknowledged this attack.

How does the incident affect energy supply and Croatia?

The attack on the LNG terminal near the Suez Canal raises concerns about maritime security and global gas supply chains. Croatia, which depends on energy imports, could feel indirect effects if disruptions occur in the European market.

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Drone Hits US LNG Tanker in Egypt, Fire on Two Vessels

S.V. · 29. 07. 2026. | 2 min

Attack occurred at Damietta port on July 29, 2026, no injuries reported, gas transfer operations suspended. No one has claimed responsibility so far.

Summary

A drone struck the US LNG tanker Energos Winter at Egypt's Damietta port on July 29, 2026, causing a fire that spread to another tanker, Gaslog Salem.
The fire is under control, vessels have been evacuated, and Egyptian authorities confirm no injuries or damage to port infrastructure.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far; the incident renews fears of the Middle East conflict spreading and recalls earlier Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
The suspension of port operations and the attack on energy infrastructure increase risks to global gas supply, which could indirectly affect Croatia as well.

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In Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, a drone struck the US liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanker Energos Winter on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, registered under the flag of the Marshall Islands, confirmed by the Egyptian government and maritime security firm Ambrey. The explosion sparked a fire that spread to another vessel, Gaslog Salem, maritime services reported.

Fire Brought Under Control, No Injuries

According to British maritime firm Inchcape Shipping Services, the explosion occurred while cargo was being unloaded at the LNG terminal. The company stated in a release:

"The explosion occurred at the LNG terminal in Egypt's Damietta port while LNG cargo was being unloaded. Emergency services are responding to the incident. All loading operations at the terminal have been suspended until..."

Two anonymous Egyptian security sources confirmed to Reuters that the cause of the explosion was a drone attack.

The fire was quickly brought under control, and both vessels were evacuated and moved outside the port. Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum reported that no one was injured, and Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reports no damage to port infrastructure.

Fears of Conflict Spillover and Impact on Energy Supply

Damietta port is located near the Suez Canal, a key waterway connecting Europe with the Red Sea. According to Brazilian portal G1 Globo, the incident renewed fears that the Middle East conflict, with the US and Iran as opposing sides, is spreading to other countries in the region. The Houthi group, operating in Yemen and linked to Iran, has attacked Saudi vessels in the Red Sea in recent days, but as of the latest update of this news, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack on Damietta.

The drone attack on energy infrastructure in the Mediterranean further raises concerns about the safety of maritime traffic and the stability of global energy supply chains. Although there are no direct consequences for Croatia, any disruption in LNG supply can indirectly affect the European energy market, on whose imports Croatia also depends.