An explosion was reported near a US-owned liquefied natural gas tanker off Egypt’s northern coast, drawing attention to security risks around the Damietta Port area. The incident reportedly happened Wednesday evening while cargo discharge operations were underway at the LNG terminal.
According to the available report, maritime security officials suspect the blast may have involved an unmanned aerial vehicle. A maritime security firm, Ambrey, was cited as saying the vessel had moved close to the terminal when the explosion occurred.
The Damietta Port explosion involving a US-owned LNG tanker is significant because the terminal is part of an important regional energy route. Any disruption tied to a suspected drone strike near Egypt’s Mediterranean coast could raise concerns for shipping operators, insurers and energy markets watching traffic through the area.
Authorities and maritime security monitors are expected to continue reviewing what caused the blast and whether the ship or terminal sustained wider damage. Based on the limited information available, the focus remains on the reported explosion during cargo handling and the possibility of an aerial attack near the Egyptian port.
