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Tanker carrying 15 Indian crew members struck in Strait of Hormuz
A projectile struck the oil tanker MT ST 3 in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, India’s ports minister said.
All 15 Indian crew members were safe and uninjured, the minister said.
The incident follows other vessel attacks in the waterway, including a container ship that caught fire and sank on Thursday; its 21 crew members were evacuated safely.
The attacks have occurred amid the US-Iran war, which has increased risks to commercial shipping.
The strait is a vital route for global energy supplies, and the attacks have contributed to crude oil prices rising above $100 a barrel in the US.
India is monitoring the situation and staying in contact with ship managers to help protect its crew members.
A crude oil tanker carrying 15 Indian crew members was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, India’s ports minister said.
All 15 Indian citizens aboard the MT ST 3 were safe and uninjured, he said.
The incident came amid a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the strait.
A separate tanker, the MT Kazimah III, was struck by a projectile earlier in October, and five Indian nationals aboard were rescued.
- Who
- The MT ST 3 and its 15 Indian crew members.
- What
- The tanker was struck by a projectile. The crew members were reported safe and uninjured.
- When
- Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Where
- The Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The Indian mission in Oman said it coordinated the rescue of five Indian nationals from the MT Kazimah III after the tanker was struck by a projectile.
The GFS Pride was struck by an unidentified projectile, caught fire and sank in the Strait of Hormuz; all 21 crew members were evacuated safely.
The MT ST 3 was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, with all 15 Indian crew members reported safe and uninjured.
- Tanker
- MT ST 3
- Crew aboard MT ST 3
- 15 Indian crew members
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz
- Incident date
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- Earlier tanker incident
- MT Kazimah III; five Indian nationals rescued
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What people are saying
We are continuously monitoring both situations and remain in close contact with the ship management companies to ensure the ongoing security and wellbeing of our crew members
Earlier today, the Mission coordinated rescue of five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III, struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely. We thank the Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance.