A drone strike caused a fire aboard two vessels at Damietta Port on July 29, 2026, according to preliminary investigations by Egyptian authorities, noted a statement by the Cabinet.

“Emergency response teams successfully brought the blaze under control following the incident. Initial inquiries confirmed that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) triggered the fire, though no group has claimed responsibility for the strike,” noted the statement.

Relevant state authorities are continuing comprehensive investigations to clarify the full circumstances surrounding the event. Furthermore, authorities are implementing necessary security measures to safeguard Egypt’s commercial interests and national security.

A fire erupted aboard a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) and an associated storage vessel at Damietta Port, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) said in a statement. Emergency crews swiftly contained the blaze, and no casualties were reported. The ministry did not identify the vessel, but Damietta hosts only one FSRU — the Energos Winter, which docked in October. Egypt chartered the unit in July 2025 under a five‑year agreement to convert imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) back into gas for the national grid.