Indian Sailor Injured in Attack on Oil Tanker in the Persian Gulf
An Indian sailor was injured in an attack on a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, as confirmed by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : An Indian sailor sustained injuries during an attack on a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. This incident was reported by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, via a social media post on November 10.
The vessel, named “MT Fujairah Energy,” was on its way from Al Ruwais to Dubai when it came under fire from an unidentified projectile. Sonowal mentioned that the tanker had six Indian crew members on board.
In his statement, the minister noted, “On November 10, the Liberian-flagged VLCC ‘MT Fujairah Energy,’ with six Indian sailors aboard, was attacked while traveling through the Persian Gulf. Four crew members were injured, including one Indian national, who sustained minor injuries and has been safely brought ashore for further medical evaluation.”
He assured that the remaining 18 crew members, including five other Indian sailors, are safe. “We have received updates on the other crew members, and they are secure. We are closely monitoring the situation and are in constant contact with the ship management company to ensure the safety, medical care, and well-being of our sailors,” Sonowal added.
This incident raises concerns about the safety of commercial shipping and Indian sailors in the region, especially amid rising attacks on vessels navigating these strategically important maritime routes. Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, reported that 23 Indian nationals have lost their lives in the ongoing conflicts in West Asia, with five Indian citizens killed in attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Black Sea area, while two others remain missing.
