New Delhi, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
An Indian seafarer was among four crew members injured after a projectile struck a Liberia-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC), MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, while it was sailing through the Persian Gulf, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Wednesday.
In a post on X, Sonowal said the vessel was hit on November 10 while travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai. It was carrying six Indian seafarers at the time of the incident.
The injured Indian national suffered minor injuries and was safely taken ashore for further medical examination. The other three injured crew members were also reported to have sustained injuries in the incident.
Sonowal said the remaining 18 crew members, including the five other Indian seafarers, were safe and accounted for.
“We are continuously monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with the ship management company to ensure the ongoing security, medical care and wellbeing of our seafarers,” the minister said.
The incident comes amid continuing security concerns for Indian nationals working in commercial shipping routes affected by conflicts and attacks in the wider region.
Last week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said 23 Indian nationals, including 15 seafarers, had lost their lives in the ongoing West Asia conflict. Another five Indian nationals were reported killed in attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said one Indian national had died after a vessel carrying 14 Indian crew members came under attack. He thanked Omani authorities for rescuing the remaining 13 Indians following the November 2 incident.
The latest attack has renewed concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers operating in waters affected by regional hostilities.
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