India's Ministry of External Affairs announced that ١٢ crew members of the commercial ship 'MT On Peace' (MT On Peace) sailing under the Panamanian flag were injured following an attack near the Strait of Hormuz and the coast of Oman. The ship was transiting this strategic waterway and at the time of the attack, ١٩ people, including ١٧ Indian nationals, were on board.
Details of the incident and immediate actions
According to the information provided, the attack on the ship resulted in ١٢ crew members being injured, including ١١ Indian nationals. Following the incident, Omani authorities took action to transfer these individuals to the city of Khasab for treatment. The Ministry of External Affairs of India, while expressing deep concern over the recurrence of such attacks, called for an immediate end to these types of attacks to maintain peace and stability in the region.
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Call for dialogue and diplomacy
The Ministry of External Affairs of India also highlighted the importance of ending attacks on commercial ships and civilian infrastructure and called for the restoration of free trade and navigation in international waterways. The ministry reminded that previously, last month, a similar incident resulted in the death of an Indian sailor in an attack on another ship off the coast of Oman.
In a separate statement, the Ministry of External Affairs of India condemned the attack on the ship 'MV Roid Mamadov' in the Black Sea, which resulted in the death of two foreign sailors and injuries to several crew members, including Indian nationals. According to reports, Romanian authorities rescued the injured individuals, who are currently receiving treatment. India emphasized that the three Indian nationals who were on this ship are in good health.
Impacts on global trade
The Ministry of External Affairs of India emphasized that attacks on maritime fleets in international waterways undermine global trade and, on the other hand, stressed the need for dialogue and diplomacy to end conflicts. Additionally, India and Liberia launched the 'Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Transport and Seafarers' during the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings last September, which includes ٢٥ countries. The aim of this group is to ensure the safety and security of commercial ship crews and shipping operations against targeted attacks.
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