ADNOC says attacks on vessels, staff significantly impacting operations

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Friday it was being significantly impacted by what ​it described as unprovoked attacks on its people ‌and assets, as it sought to continue meeting customer requirements in an "exceptionally challenging environment."

ADNOC said in a statement that 15 of ​its vessels had been attacked by missiles and ​drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz since ⁠the start of the conflict, including three this ​week, leaving one crew member dead and 20 injured.

The Strait ​of Hormuz, between Iran and Oman, is the world's most important oil shipping chokepoint, carrying roughly a fifth of global oil consumption. ​Shipping through the waterway has been repeatedly disrupted ​since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran expanded into a wider regional conflict, ‌with ⁠attacks on commercial vessels raising freight rates and security concerns.
ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi state oil company, is one of the world's largest energy producers and exports crude ​oil, natural gas ​and refined ⁠products to customers worldwide.
ADNOC said it was working closely with relevant authorities and taking ​all necessary measures to protect its people, ​assets ⁠and operations, while meeting customer requirements as much as possible.
"Freedom of navigation and the safe, uninterrupted passage of commercial ⁠shipping through ​international waterways must be respected ​and protected without threat, harassment or attack," ADNOC said.

-Reuters