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Suspected Drone Strike Hits US-Owned Gas Tanker in Egypt

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A suspected drone strike hit the U.S.-owned Energos Winter floating storage and regasification unit at Egypt's Damietta port on July 29, triggering a fire that reportedly spread to the Gaslog Salem. Egyptian authorities confirmed the fire and said it was contained without casualties, but did not identify its cause; no group claimed responsibility and the incident's operational impact remains under assessment.

First Article: 07/30/26

Latest Article: 07/31/26

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07-30-2026
Reason.com
Unidentified Drone Hits Tanker at Egypt’s Damietta Port
An unidentified drone struck the Energos Winter tanker at Egypt's Damietta port on Wednesday as U.S. Central Command attacked Iranian drone facilities and command centers.
07-30-2026
Al-Monitor
Drone Strike Ignites Gas Vessels at Egypt’s Damietta Port
Egyptian authorities confirmed on July 29 that an unidentified drone caused a fire aboard gas vessels at Damietta port, Egypt.
07-30-2026
CNBC
Drone Attack Damages Two LNG Ships at Egypt’s Damietta Port
Egyptian authorities said a drone struck two LNG vessels and caused fires Wednesday at Damietta port on Egypt's Mediterranean coast.
07-30-2026
Euronews
Drone Strike Hits US LNG Vessel at Egypt’s Damietta Port
Egyptian authorities said a drone struck New Fortress Energy's Energos Winter at Damietta port on Wednesday, spreading fire to Gaslog Salem and disrupting LNG operations.
07-29-2026
The Times of Israel
Suspected Drone Strike Hits US-Owned Gas Tanker in Egypt
A reported drone strike hit Energos Infrastructure's Energos Winter at Damietta port in Egypt on July 29, causing fires on two gas vessels.
07-29-2026
The Jerusalem Post
Suspected Drone Strike Hits US-Owned Gas Tanker in Egypt
Maritime security firms reported that a suspected drone struck Energos Winter and started a fire at Egypt's Damietta port on July 29, 2026.
07-29-2026
Times of Israel
Drone Strike Hits Gas Tanker at Egypt’s Damietta Port
A reported drone strike hit Energos Winter at Damietta Port in Egypt during cargo unloading, causing fires on two gas tankers and prompting crew evacuations.
07-29-2026
Al-Monitor / Jana Choukeir
Drone Strike Hits Gas-Storage Tanker at Egypt’s Damietta Port
Ambrey said a drone struck the U.S.-owned Energos Winter tanker at Egypt's Damietta port on July 29, 2026, causing a fire amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
07-29-2026
Al Jazeera
Drone Strike Sets Two Gas Vessels Ablaze at Egypt Port
Egyptian authorities said a drone strike caused fires aboard two gas vessels at Damietta port on July 29, 2026, prompting evacuations and an investigation.
07-29-2026
Reuters
Drone Strike Hits U.S.-Owned Tanker at Egyptian Port
A drone struck the Energos Winter tanker at Egypt's Damietta port on July 29, 2026, causing a fire that spread to another vessel amid regional hostilities.
07-29-2026
Reuters / Marwa Rashad
Suspected Drone Strike Hits Gas Tanker at Egypt’s Damietta Port
Ambrey and security sources reported that a suspected drone strike hit Energos Winter at Damietta port, Egypt, on July 29, 2026, causing a fire.