What Crew Members Say About Aqua-1

**Title: Missile and Drone Attack Damages Tanker Near Ras Laffan** In a troubling incident off the coast of Qatar, the 'Aqua 1', a tanker operated by OSM Thome and chartered by the state-owned QatarEnergy, sustained damage from an Iranian cruise missile on the morning of April 1, 2026. The missile strike ignited a fire aboard the vessel, which the crew successfully extinguished. This aggressive act against Qatar involved a total of three cruise missiles launched from Iranian territory, two of which were intercepted by defense systems. Unfortunately, the third missile struck the tanker on its port side. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported among the crew members. The incident occurred approximately 17 nautical miles north of Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex. While the 'Aqua 1' incurred damage above the waterline, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and QatarEnergy have confirmed that there was no environmental damage as a result of the attack. Additionally, security sources have reported that in a related event, a drone also targeted the tanker. A second projectile was found lodged in the engine room, and investigations by authorities are currently underway to assess the extent of the damage and the nature of the threats faced.