New Delhi : All 19 Indian crew members aboard a Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker were safely evacuated after the vessel was struck by a projectile off the UAE coast near Mina Saqr on Wednesday. No injuries were reported.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the successful evacuation on Thursday, assuring that all Indian nationals were safe.
The incident involved MT Dominica Prosperity, which was carrying 22 crew members when it came under attack while drifting off Mina Saqr on November 11. The UAE Coast Guard swiftly responded and evacuated the entire crew.
Indian authorities are now coordinating with the vessel’s management company to provide necessary assistance and ensure the well-being of those rescued.
In another incident on the same day, three Indian seafarers aboard the Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker NCC Fajr were also reported safe following a suspected attack while the vessel was navigating the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Sonowal said the Indian government is closely monitoring developments and maintaining regular communication with ship management companies to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers amid rising maritime security concerns in the region.
