Oman has evacuated injured crew members from the MT On Peace, a Panama-flagged commercial vessel, after it was reportedly hit by a projectile while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel had 19 crew members on board, including 17 Indian nationals. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, 12 crew members sustained injuries, with 11 of them being Indian.
The injured sailors were evacuated with the help of Omani authorities and transported to Khasab in Oman’s Musandam Governorate for medical treatment. Indian officials expressed gratitude to Oman for its support during the evacuation process. The exact nature of the projectile and the identity of those responsible for the attack remain unclear.
India condemned the incident, voicing concerns over ongoing assaults on commercial shipping in the region and calling for an end to attacks on vessels, seafarers, and civilian infrastructure. This incident is part of a troubling trend of maritime security issues reported around the Strait of Hormuz and near Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, where previous attacks have led to evacuations due to damage caused by projectiles.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital international shipping route that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the broader Indian Ocean. Disruptions in this critical waterway have raised significant concerns regarding the safety of commercial shipping and the transport of energy supplies. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the recent attack.
