India Maintains Vigilance Over Seafarers and Ships in Persian Gulf
India is actively monitoring the safety of over 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf, including 163 aboard 12…
India is actively monitoring the safety of over 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf, including 163 aboard 12…
Suraj Yadav, a wiper from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, was tragically killed during an attack on the MV Cape Dao near Oman. The bulk carrier, carrying 28 crew members—including 19 Indians—was struck by torpedoes. The Indian Embassy is coordinating with Omani authorities to ensure the safety and repatriation of the survivors.
On August 18, the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Dignity was struck by an unidentified projectile while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in severe damage and the death of the chief engineer. The Omani Coast Guard responded swiftly, rescuing the remaining crew members and reporting no pollution from the incident.
On August 16, Arab nations condemned an attack on a UAE oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain and Kuwait labeled the strike a violation of international law, threatening maritime security. They urged the UN Security Council to ensure navigation safety and called for Iran to halt its assaults on commercial vessels.