A Liberia-flagged oil tanker carrying six Indian seafarers was struck by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf on November 10, injuring four crew members, including one Indian national.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the vessel, MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, was travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai when the incident occurred.
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Liberia-flagged tanker MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY was struck by a projectile on November 10.
The vessel was travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai.
Six Indian seafarers were aboard the tanker.
Four crew members sustained injuries, including one Indian national.
The injured Indian seafarer suffered minor injuries and was taken ashore for medical examination.
The other five Indian seafarers were reported safe.
In a post on X on November 11, the minister said four crew members sustained injuries. Among them, an Indian seafarer suffered minor injuries and was safely taken ashore for further medical examination.
The minister added that the remaining 18 crew members, including the other five Indian seafarers, were safe and accounted for.
Sonowal said the Indian government was monitoring the situation and remained in contact with the ship management company to ensure the safety, medical care and well-being of the seafarers.
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Why This Matters
The incident highlights the risks faced by seafarers working aboard commercial vessels navigating strategically important maritime routes in the Persian Gulf. The safety of Indian nationals employed in international shipping remains an important concern for the Indian government.
The incident has renewed attention on the safety of commercial vessels and Indian seafarers navigating the Persian Gulf, an important maritime route for international shipping and energy transportation.
