Ship with Indian Crew Hit by Projectile in Persian Gulf

A large oil tanker flying the Liberia flag came under attack by a projectile while moving through the Persian Gulf on November 10. The vessel, named MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, was traveling from Al Ruwais to Dubai when the incident took place. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal shared details of the attack on Wednesday, confirming that six Indian seafarers were on board the ship.

Casualties And Crew Safety

Four people among the crew got hurt during the strike. One of them is an Indian citizen who picked up minor wounds and has now been brought safely to land for medical checks. The other 18 crew members, which includes five more Indian nationals, are safe and accounted for.

Official Response

Authorities are keeping a close watch on developments. The Shipping Minister stated that officials stay in touch with the company managing the ship to make sure the workers get proper medical attention, safety, and care.

Context

Attacks on commercial ships in busy Middle Eastern waterways often raise global worry about the safety of cargo transport and crew members. Governments regularly track such incidents to protect their citizens working abroad on international vessels.