Archive · 12 Oct 2026
India Condemns Hormuz Ship Attacks; Two Seafarers Missing
Two ships carrying Indian sailors were attacked on October 11, 2026, in the region around the Strait of Hormuz.
One ship, MT Petro Dolphin, was reportedly hit by a drone near Sohar, Oman.
Most reports say nine of its 11 Indian sailors were rescued and two were missing.
One preliminary account gave different numbers, saying the ship had 12 crew members in total and 10 were rescued.
Search teams were looking for the missing sailors.
Another ship, MT Valthera, was hit by an unknown projectile and caught fire.
All 11 Indian sailors on that ship were reported safe.
India condemned the attacks and called for them to stop.
India condemned attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz region on October 11, 2026.
The Nicaragua-flagged MT Petro Dolphin was reportedly hit by a drone at Sohar Anchorage, Oman.
Reports say nine of the 11 Indian seafarers aboard Petro Dolphin were rescued and two were missing; one preliminary account said 10 of 12 total crew were rescued.
The Marshall Islands-flagged MT Valthera was struck by an unknown projectile and caught fire; all 11 Indian seafarers aboard were reported safe.
India said its embassy in Muscat was coordinating with Omani authorities and ship managers, and called for de-escalation and an end to attacks on commercial shipping.
- Who
- Indian seafarers aboard MT Petro Dolphin and MT Valthera; the Government of India responded.
- What
- Two commercial vessels were attacked; two Indian seafarers aboard Petro Dolphin were reported missing.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Sohar Anchorage, Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz region.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the vessels were attacked.
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- MT Petro Dolphin
- Nicaragua-flagged tanker reportedly struck by a drone at Sohar Anchorage, Oman.
- Petro Dolphin rescue
- Most reports say nine of 11 Indian seafarers were rescued and two were missing. One preliminary account said 12 crew were aboard, including one Bangladeshi national, and 10 were rescued.
- MT Valthera
- Marshall Islands-flagged tanker struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz region; a fire broke out onboard.
- Valthera crew
- All 11 Indian seafarers aboard were reported safe.
- India's response
- India condemned the attacks and called for de-escalation and an end to attacks on commercial shipping.
- Consular coordination
- The Embassy of India in Muscat said it was monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities and ship management companies.
Sources
Two Indian Seafarers Missing, Nine Rescued After Drone Attack On Tanker At Sohar Anchorage Off Oman
‘Attacks must cease’: India condemns strikes on two ships near Hormuz, two seafarers missing
Nine Indian seafarers rescued, 2 missing after drone attack on tanker at Oman’s Sohar Anchorage
India condemns Strait of Hormuz attacks; 2 Indian sailors missing
Two Indian seafarers missing after drone attack on tanker off Oman's Sohar
Two tankers carrying Indian seafarers hit in Strait of Hormuz & Oman, MEA condemns strikes
