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12 Oct

Two Indian Sailors Missing After Drone Attack on Tanker Off Oman Coast, Nine Rescued

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Two Indian sailors remain missing after a drone attack struck the Nicaragua-flagged tanker MT Petro Dolphin near Sohar port in northern Oman on October 11. Nine other Indian crew members aboard the vessel have been rescued and reported safe, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. According to the minister, the tanker was carrying 11 Indian seafarers when it came under attack at the Sohar anchorage. Local coast guard teams are conducting search-and-rescue operations to locate the two missing crew members. In a post on X, Sonowal said Indian authorities were coordinating with the relevant agencies to support…

23 Sep

Indian Seafarer Killed In Missile Attack Off Oman, 19 Crew Members Rescued

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A 26-year-old Indian seafarer was killed after a commercial vessel carrying Indian crew members came under a missile attack off the coast of Oman on Wednesday. The Indian government has begun efforts to bring the surviving crew members home and repatriate the deceased seafarer's body. The deceased has been identified as Suraj Yadav from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. He suffered fatal head injuries when the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier MV Cape Dao was struck off Oman's east coast. The remaining 19 Indian seafarers were rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and brought ashore. Government Begins…

12 Jun

Second Merchant Ship With Indian Crew Targeted Near Oman as Gulf Tensions Deepen

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The security situation in the Gulf region has become increasingly fragile after another merchant vessel carrying Indian nationals came under attack off the coast of Oman, triggering renewed concerns over the safety of seafarers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime routes. The latest vessel, MT Jalveer, had 20 Indian crew members onboard when it was struck during a US military operation. Indian diplomatic officials in Oman confirmed that every crew member was rescued safely and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred less than a day after India formally lodged a diplomatic protest over an…

09 Jun

All 24 Indian Crew Members Safe After Emergency Rescue Operation Near Oman Following Tanker Attack

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A swift rescue mission coordinated by Indian and Omani maritime authorities ensured the safety of 24 Indian sailors after the merchant vessel MT Marivex reportedly came under a missile attack near the coast of Oman. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai received an alert regarding the incident on June 8 after a family member of one of the crew members informed officials about the emergency. The information was immediately shared with the concerned authorities in Oman for urgent action. Responding promptly, the Oman Navy launched an aerial rescue operation using helicopters and evacuated all 24…