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Tanker carrying six Indian seafarers hit in Persian Gulf
A projectile hit the MT Fujairah Energy as the Liberia-flagged tanker sailed through the Persian Gulf towards Dubai.
The vessel was carrying six Indian seafarers among its 22 crew members.
Four crew members were injured, including one Indian national; the other 18 are safe and accounted for.
India’s government says it is in contact with the ship’s management company to support the injured crew and monitor the situation.
The attack adds to safety concerns after other vessels in the region were hit in recent months.
Attacks and disruptions have affected key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, since the Iran-US war began in February.
The government says it will continue monitoring the situation and ensuring the seafarers’ security and medical care.
The Liberia-flagged tanker MT Fujairah Energy was hit by a projectile while crossing the Persian Gulf on November 10.
Four crew members were injured, including one Indian seafarer, who suffered minor injuries and was taken ashore for medical examination.
The vessel was carrying six Indian seafarers and travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai.
The other 18 crew members, including the five remaining Indian seafarers, were reported safe.
India’s shipping minister said the government was monitoring the situation and staying in contact with the ship management company.
- Who
- The crew of the Liberia-flagged tanker MT Fujairah Energy, including six Indian seafarers.
- What
- A projectile hit the tanker; four crew members were injured, including one Indian national.
- When
- November 10, according to the minister’s statement.
- Where
- In the Persian Gulf, while the tanker was travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The tanker was hit by a projectile while travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai in the Persian Gulf.
The government reported the attack and said four crew members were injured, while the other 18 were safe.
- Vessel
- MT Fujairah Energy
- Flag
- Liberia
- Indian seafarers aboard
- 6
- Crew members injured
- 4, including one Indian national
- Route
- Al Ruwais to Dubai
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What people are saying
On Nov 10, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying 6 Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf from Al Ruwais to Dubai.
The remaining 18 crew members, including five other Indian seafarers, are safe and accounted for.
We are continuously monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with the ship management company to ensure the ongoing security, medical care and wellbeing of our seafarers,