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All 22 Indian Seafarers Safe After Tanker Drone Attack
A drone attacked an oil tanker near Sharjah on October 9.
The tanker, called MT GEM NO.
2, flies the flag of Panama.
It had 22 Indian sailors on board.
India's shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said all 22 were safe.
Officials said they were keeping watch and talking with the company that manages the ship.
The incident is part of wider concerns about attacks on ships in the Gulf region and the Black Sea.
India and Liberia have started a group to help countries work together on keeping ships and sailors safe.
Representatives from 25 countries took part in the group's first meeting.
A drone attack struck the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said all 22 Indian crew members aboard were reported safe.
Authorities said they were monitoring the situation and in contact with the ship management company.
India and Liberia condemned attacks on commercial vessels and seafarers in the Gulf region and Black Sea.
A safety group co-chaired by India and Liberia held its first meeting in New York, with 25 countries participating.
- Who
- The 22 Indian seafarers aboard MT GEM NO. 2; Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reported they were safe.
- What
- A drone attack targeted the tanker, and all 22 crew members were reported safe.
- Where
- Sharjah Anchorage in the United Arab Emirates.
- When
- The attack occurred on October 9; Sonowal reported the crew's safety on Saturday.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the tanker was attacked. The incident was reported amid wider concern about attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers.
Key facts
- Vessel
- MT GEM NO. 2, a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker
- Incident
- Drone attack at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9
- Crew
- 22 Indian seafarers, all reported safe
- Monitoring
- Authorities said they were monitoring the situation and contacting the ship management company
- Safety group
- Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF on S4)
- First meeting
- Held in New York, co-chaired by S Jaishankar and Sara Beysolow Nyanti, with 25 countries participating
- Co-chairs
- India and Liberia condemned attacks on commercial vessels and seafarers in the Gulf region and Black Sea
Quotes
Sarbananda Sonowal
India's Shipping Minister
“The idea is to get them together so that we can bring the issue of safety of seafarers and the issue of safety of commercial shipping at the centre of global discourse and discussion, and we can enhance international cooperation so as to ensure that commercial shipping is not impacted, they are not attacked, and the seafarers are safe and secure.”
freepressjournal.in
deccanchronicle.com
“On Oct 9, Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2, carrying a crew of 22 Indian nationals, was subjected to a drone attack at Sharjah Anchorage. I am relieved to share that all 22 of our Indian seafarers onboard are reported to be completely safe.”
republicworld.com
freepressjournal.in
deccanchronicle.com
India and Liberia
Co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers.
“The idea is to get them together so that we can bring the issue of safety of seafarers and the issue of safety of commercial shipping at the centre of global discourse and discussion, and we can enhance international cooperation so as to ensure that commercial shipping is not impacted, they are not attacked, and the seafarers are safe and secure.”
timesnownews.com
“These actions that disrupt maritime trade and cost innocent lives are simply indefensible. We call for an immediate cessation of such attacks in the interest of peace and stability in the region.”
republicworld.com
Sources
Tanker with 22 Indian crew attacked at Sharjah Anchorage, all safe
22 Indian Seafarers Safe After Drone Attack On Crude Oil Tanker At Sharjah Anchorage: Sonowal
All 22 Indian Seafarers Safe After Drone Attack On Panama-Flagged Crude Oil Tanker At Sharjah Anchorage
All 22 Indian Seafarers Safe After Drone Attack on Tanker Near Sharjah
Drone Attack Hits Panama-Flagged Oil Tanker At Sharjah Anchorage, All 22 Indians Safe
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