You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Bulk Carrier Hit by Drone Near Qatar Bulk Carrier Hit by Drone Near Qatar by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday May 11, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The vessel was en route from Abu Dhabi to Mesaieed. Image Credit: UKMTO A bulk carrier was hit by a drone near Qatar on Sunday morning , causing a fire onboard. The incident was reported at 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha at 03:01 UTC yesterday , the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said in a social media post. Qatar ’s Ministry of Defense said the vessel, which was sailing from Abu Dhabi , was targeted by a drone on Sunday morning, resulting in a minor fire. The fire was brought under control, and the vessel continued its voyage towards Mesaieed Port , the ministry said, adding that the necessary measures were taken in coordination with the relevant authorities. Tensions in the Middle East continue to remain elevated. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire response, calling it ‘totally unacceptable’.  Shipping operations in and around the Strait of Hormuz have faced disruption since late February amid the conflict. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News AYK Energy to Power World's First Diesel-Electric Self-Unloading Bulker The 6,758 kWh battery will form part of a hybrid diesel-electric setup. Read in Full Consortium to Study Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel for Harbour Use The project will assess hydrogen fuel cell viability for harbour vessels in one of the world's busiest ports. Read in Full ADNOC L&S Takes Delivery of LNG Carrier from China The UAE-based f