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Two Indian sailors missing after tanker hit off Oman
On Oct 11, the tanker MT Petro Dolphin was hit by a drone off Oman while carrying 11 Indian crew members.
Nine were rescued, and two were reported missing as local authorities continued search efforts.
Another tanker, the Marshall Islands-flagged MT Valthera, was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire, but all 11 Indian crew members were reported safe.
India condemned the attacks on commercial vessels in the region and said its embassy in Muscat was coordinating with Omani authorities and ship managers.
The government called for an end to attacks and for tensions to be reduced through dialogue and diplomacy.
The incidents come amid repeated attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz region, which India says threaten maritime safety and commerce.
Search efforts for the two missing sailors were continuing.
Two Indian sailors are missing after the tanker MT Petro Dolphin was reportedly hit by a drone at Sohar Anchorage in Oman on October 11.
Nine of the 11 Indian crew members aboard the vessel were rescued, and search-and-rescue operations were underway.
A second tanker, MT Valthera, was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire; all 11 Indian crew members were reported safe.
India condemned the attacks and called for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.
The Indian embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities and ship management companies to support the rescue effort.
- Who
- Two Indian sailors are missing from the MT Petro Dolphin. Nine other Indian crew members were rescued.
- What
- The tanker was reportedly hit by a drone. A second vessel, MT Valthera, was struck by a projectile and caught fire.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- MT Petro Dolphin was hit at Sohar Anchorage, Oman. MT Valthera was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
While nine of our Indian crew members have been successfully rescued and are safe, two Indian nationals currently remain missing
Attacks on commercial vessels, seafarers and civilian infrastructure must cease.
The safety and security of Indian seafarers remain a priority for the Government of India
The Panama-flagged tanker MT Gem No.2 was targeted in a drone attack at Sharjah Anchorage, and its 22 Indian crew members were reported safe.
MT Petro Dolphin was reportedly hit by a drone at Sohar Anchorage, leaving two of its 11 Indian seafarers missing.
Nine MT Petro Dolphin crew members were rescued, while search-and-rescue operations continued for the two missing sailors.
MT Valthera was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire; all 11 Indian crew members were reported safe.
- Missing sailors
- 2 Indian crew members from MT Petro Dolphin
- Rescued crew
- 9 of 11 Indian crew members aboard MT Petro Dolphin
- Incident location
- Sohar Anchorage, Oman
- Second vessel
- MT Valthera, a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker
- Second vessel’s crew
- All 11 Indian seafarers reported safe
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