All 19 Indian seafarers aboard a Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker were safely evacuated after the vessel came under a projectile attack off Mina Saqr in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the successful rescue on Thursday, stating that none of the Indian nationals sustained injuries.
The tanker, MT Dominica Prosperity, was carrying 22 crew members when it was targeted while drifting off Mina Saqr on November 11. Swift intervention by the UAE Coast Guard ensured the entire crew was evacuated safely.
The government is currently coordinating with the ship management company to provide logistical support and ensure ongoing welfare.
In a separate maritime incident on the same day, three Indian seafarers aboard the Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker NCC Fajr were also reported safe following a possible attack while transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Sonowal assured that Indian authorities are closely monitoring the situation in regular contact with ship management teams to guarantee the security and well-being of all affected personnel amidst heightened regional shipping concerns.
