Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Five Indians Rescued After Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz
A crude oil ship called MT Kazimah III was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
The ship flies Kuwait’s flag and was heading to Lomé in Togo.
Five Indian nationals were aboard.
The Indian Embassy in Oman helped coordinate their rescue, with support from Omani authorities.
All five were brought safely ashore.
Reports did not say who fired the projectile.
India says it is keeping watch over the safety of Indian seafarers working on ships in the region.
Officials said more than 4,500 Indian seafarers were aboard commercial vessels there.
A projectile struck Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III in the Strait of Hormuz.
Five Indian nationals aboard the tanker were safely brought ashore.
The Embassy of India in Oman coordinated the rescue and thanked Omani authorities for their assistance.
The tanker was en route to Lomé, Togo; reports did not identify who was responsible for the strike.
Indian officials said more than 4,500 Indian seafarers were aboard commercial vessels in the area, and authorities were monitoring their safety.
- Who
- Five Indian nationals aboard MT Kazimah III; the Embassy of India in Oman coordinated the rescue with Omani assistance.
- What
- A projectile struck the tanker, and the five Indian nationals were safely brought ashore.
- When
- The embassy announced the rescue on Friday local time; reports give differing dates for the announcement.
- Where
- The tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz; the five people were brought ashore.
- Why
- The articles do not identify who was responsible for the strike or state its motive.
- Vessel
- MT Kazimah III
- Vessel type and flag
- Crude oil tanker sailing under the Kuwaiti flag
- Incident
- Struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
- People rescued
- Five Indian nationals, all safely brought ashore
- Rescue coordination
- Embassy of India in Oman, with assistance from Omani authorities
- Destination
- Port of Lomé, Togo
- Indian seafarers in the region
- More than 4,500 on commercial vessels; about 163 on 12 cargo ships, according to Indian officials
Sources
Missile Hits Kuwait Tanker In Hormuz: 5 Indians Rescued Off Oman Coast
5 Indian seafarers rescued after tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz – What’s the latest
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5 Indian Seafarers Rescued After Kuwait-Flagged Tanker Hit By Projectile In Hormuz: Embassy
Five Indians rescued, shifted ashore after projectile hits tanker in Hormuz
Five Indian Nationals Rescued, Shifted Ashore After Projectile Hits Tanker in Hormuz: Embassy in Oman
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5 Indians Rescued After Tanker Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
