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Attack on Vessel Off Oman Leaves One Indian Missing
A ship called MT El Gaia was attacked near Oman.
Fourteen Indian sailors were on the ship.
Officials say 13 sailors were rescued and brought safely to land.
One sailor is still missing.
Omani authorities are searching for that person.
India’s embassy in Oman is helping coordinate the search.
The Indian government condemned the attack.
It said ships and sailors should be protected.
One report said three sailors were rescued, but the MEA and Indian Embassy said 13 were rescued.
MT El Gaia was attacked off Oman, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
The vessel carried 14 Indian crew members; 13 were rescued and taken ashore safely.
Search-and-rescue efforts continue for one missing Indian seafarer.
India’s embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities and monitoring the operation.
The MEA called for de-escalation, diplomacy, and safe navigation through regional waterways.
- Who
- The 14 Indian crew members aboard MT El Gaia, Indian officials, and Omani authorities.
- What
- A commercial vessel was attacked off Oman; 13 Indian crew members were rescued and one remains missing.
- Where
- Off the coast of Oman; the vessel was Panama-flagged.
- When
- Sunday, earlier that day, according to the MEA statements.
- Why
- The cause of the attack was not stated. India called for de-escalation, diplomacy, and the restoration of safe navigation and commerce.
Key facts
- Vessel
- MT El Gaia, a Panama-flagged commercial tanker
- Crew onboard
- 14 Indian nationals
- Rescued
- 13 Indian crew members, according to the MEA and Indian Embassy in Oman
- Missing
- One Indian crew member
- Search operation
- Omani authorities are continuing search-and-rescue efforts
- India’s response
- The MEA condemned the attack and urged de-escalation and safe navigation
- Related incident
- The MEA said all 13 Indian nationals aboard MSV Faize Noore Oliya were rescued after that vessel sank in the Red Sea off Yemen last month
Quotes
India’s Ministry of External Affairs
India’s foreign ministry, which issued a statement on the attack and rescue operation
“We reiterate our call for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the pursuance of dialogue and diplomacy to bring peace to the region. The targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers, civilians, and civilian infrastructure in the region is unacceptable. We also urge that the free and safe navigation and flow of commerce through the international waterways in the region be restored at the earliest.”
NDTV
wionews.com
“The Mission is closely monitoring the search and rescue (SAR) operations for the 14 Indian nationals on board the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia. SAR operations for 13 Indian nationals have been completed, and they have been shifted ashore safely. The Omani authorities are continuing SAR efforts for the one missing crew member. We thank the Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance.”
NDTV
thehansindia.com
Sources
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