The Liberian-flagged tanker, MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, which was carrying six Indian sailors, was attacked by a projectile on November 10 while passing through the Persian Gulf. This incident injured four crew members, one of whom was an Indian citizen with minor injuries.
Incident Details
According to the statements of Saranda Sonwal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, the ship was en route from Al Ruwais to Dubai. Sonwal stated: "The MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY was attacked on November 10 while passing through the Persian Gulf with six Indian sailors on board. Four crew members were injured in this incident, one of whom is an Indian citizen and has been safely transferred to shore for medical examination."
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Status of Remaining Crew
Minister Sonwal also noted that the remaining crew, which includes five other Indian sailors, are safe. He added: "The remaining 18 crew members, including the other five Indian sailors, are safe, and we are continuously monitoring the situation and are in close contact with the ship management company to ensure the safety, medical care, and well-being of our sailors."
This incident occurred amid rising security concerns regarding commercial shipping and Indian sailors in the Middle East. Last week, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randeep Jaiswal, reported that 23 Indian citizens have lost their lives in the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, including 15 Indian sailors.
Jaiswal also confirmed that five Indian citizens were killed in attacks related to commercial vessels in the Black Sea region, and two others remain missing. Separately, one Indian sailor named Gandar Nahim Ajiz from Gujarat was killed following an attack on a commercial ship.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the necessity of dialogue and diplomacy to reduce tensions and restore peace in the region, calling for guarantees of freedom of navigation in international waters.
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