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Five Indian Seafarers Rescued After Tanker Struck In Hormuz
A tanker carrying crude oil was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
Five Indian crew members were on board.
India’s Embassy in Oman helped arrange their rescue.
All five were taken safely ashore, and the embassy thanked Oman for helping.
The tanker was travelling toward Lomé in Togo.
The embassy did not say who fired the projectile or give more details about the strike.
India is also keeping track of the safety of thousands of Indian seafarers working on ships in the region.
Five Indian nationals were safely evacuated from the Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III after it was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Indian Embassy in Oman coordinated the rescue and said the seafarers were shifted ashore safely.
The embassy thanked Omani authorities for their assistance; neither the attacker nor further details of the strike were disclosed.
The tanker was carrying crude oil and was en route to Lomé, Togo.
India said more than 4,500 Indian seafarers were working on commercial vessels in the region, while 163 were aboard 12 cargo ships.
- Who
- Five Indian seafarers aboard the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III; the Indian Embassy in Oman coordinated their rescue.
- What
- The tanker was struck by a projectile, and the five seafarers were safely evacuated ashore.
- Where
- The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, and the seafarers were shifted ashore with Omani authorities’ assistance.
- When
- The rescue was reported on Friday; the article was published October 3, 2026.
- Why
- The articles do not identify who was behind the projectile strike or explain its motive.
Key facts
- Vessel
- MT Kazimah III, a Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker
- Incident
- The tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
- Rescued
- Five Indian nationals
- Rescue coordination
- Indian Embassy in Oman
- Destination
- Lomé, Togo
- Seafarers in the region
- More than 4,500 Indian seafarers on commercial vessels
- Indian seafarers on 12 cargo ships
- Around 163, according to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
Quotes
Embassy of India in Oman
India's diplomatic mission in Oman, which coordinated the rescue.
“Earlier today, the Mission coordinated the 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”
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“Our Ministry of Shipping continues to monitor the movement of these ships and is looking at the well-being of all these seafarers, and as and when required, through our embassies and other stakeholders, they do the needful for their well-being and welfare.”
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Sources
Missile Hits Kuwait Tanker In Hormuz: 5 Indians Rescued Off Oman Coast
5 Indian Seafarers Rescued After Kuwait-Flagged Tanker Hit By Projectile In Hormuz: Embassy
Kuwait-Flagged Tanker Hit In Strait Of Hormuz, 5 Indian Seafarers Rescued
5 Indians Rescued After Tanker Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
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