Ship with 6 Indian sailors attacked in Persian Gulf
Four crew members, including one Indian, injured in the attack
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
11 November 2026, 8:38 am · 2 min read
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A Liberia-flagged tanker carrying 6 Indian sailors was attacked by a projectile on Tuesday while passing through the Persian Gulf. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal confirmed the incident on Wednesday. According to a Hindustan Times report, a total of four crew members were injured in the attack, including one Indian citizen.
Minister Sonowal stated that the other 18 crew members on board, including the other five Indian sailors, are safe. The presence of all crew members has been confirmed. The attacked vessel is named 'MT Fujairah Energy', a Liberian-flagged VLCC tanker. The incident occurred while the ship was sailing from Al Ruwais to Dubai.
The Government of India is currently keeping a constant watch on the entire situation. Minister Sarbanand Sonowal wrote on the social media platform X, "We are continuously monitoring the situation and are in touch with the ship management company to ensure the safety, medical treatment, and welfare of our sailors." The government has clarified that constant contact is being maintained with the ship management company to ensure that the affected sailors receive appropriate medical treatment.
Frequent attacks on ships passing through the strategically important Persian Gulf have raised serious concerns regarding the safety of sailors. Disruptions and attacks are being observed particularly on major shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. This instability has increased since the start of the conflict between Iran and the US in February.
India has repeatedly emphasised the importance of maritime security and has called upon the international community to focus on the safety of sailors. Due to the increasing tension in the Persian Gulf region, trade and transport via sea routes are being affected, increasing the risk for all crew members, including Indian sailors. The Government of India is currently making efforts for the condition of the injured sailor and the safe recovery of other Indians.
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