CAIRO – 30 July 2026: A preliminary investigation by relevant authorities has found that a drone caused the fire involving two vessels at Damietta Port on Wednesday, Egypt's Cabinet said.
In a statement on Thursday, the Cabinet said no party has claimed responsibility for the incident.
It added that relevant authorities are continuing investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and take the necessary measures to safeguard Egypt's interests and national security.
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said a fire broke out involving a regasification vessel and a storage vessel at Damietta Port, without causing any casualties.
The ministry added in a statement that the incident was dealt with immediately in line with approved emergency and rapid response plans, with relevant authorities and firefighting and on-site security teams responding to the scene.
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi traveled to the site right after the incident to oversee response efforts, ensure the implementation of safety procedures and coordinate with the relevant authorities until the situation is safely contained.
The ministry added that emergency teams continue to work with the relevant technical authorities to complete the necessary procedures and establish the repercussions of the incident.
The ministry also urged media outlets and social media users to rely on official statements for information, saying it would continue to provide updates as developments emerge.
Port Operations Normal
The Damietta Port Authority confirmed on Thursday that port operations continue to run efficiently, with all terminals and berths maintaining the regular arrival and departure of vessels.
Loading, unloading, and cargo-handling activities for all types of goods are also proceeding normally in line with scheduled operational rates, according to the statement.
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