Archive · 6 Oct 2026
India Condemns Black Sea Ship Attack That Killed Two Seafarers
A ship called MV Royad Mammadov was attacked in the Black Sea.
Two sailors from other countries died.
Several other crew members were hurt, including some Indians.
Romanian authorities rescued the injured sailors, and they are getting medical care.
India said the three Indian crew members are safe.
India thanked Romania for helping.
India said attacks on ships put sailors and trade at risk.
It also said countries should use dialogue and diplomacy to end conflicts.
In September 2026, India and Liberia launched a group of 25 nations to work on shipping and seafarer safety.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned an attack on the ship MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea on October 6.
Two foreign seafarers were killed, and several crew members, including Indian nationals, were injured.
Romanian authorities rescued the injured crew, who are receiving medical attention.
The ministry said all three Indian nationals aboard the ship are safe and thanked Romanian authorities for their response.
India said attacks on commercial shipping threaten global commerce and seafarers, and called for dialogue and diplomacy to end ongoing conflicts.
- Who
- The crew of MV Royad Mammadov; two foreign seafarers were killed, several crew members were injured, and three Indian nationals were reported safe.
- What
- An attack on the ship killed two seafarers and injured several crew members.
- When
- The attack was condemned on October 6; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- The Black Sea.
- Why
- The article does not state why the ship was attacked. India condemned the attack over its risks to seafarers and global commerce.
- Ship
- MV Royad Mammadov
- Incident location
- Black Sea
- Deaths
- Two foreign seafarers
- Indian crew
- Three Indian nationals were reported safe
- Rescue
- Romanian authorities rescued the injured crew
- India’s response
- The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack and called for dialogue and diplomacy to end ongoing conflicts
- Shipping safety initiative
- India and Liberia launched a 25-nation group in September 2026 focused on the safety and security of shipping and seafarers