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Crude Oil Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile Off Oman; All Crew Safe
- •A crude oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile approximately four nautical miles east of Oman, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
- •All crew members aboard the tanker are reported safe, and there has been no environmental impact.
- •Authorities are investigating the incident, and vessels in the area are advised to proceed with caution and report suspicious activities.
- •This incident follows the rescue of five Indian nationals from the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III, which was also struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •India is actively monitoring the safety and well-being of over 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf amidst heightened security risks in major maritime corridors.
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A crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately four nautical miles east of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). All crew members were reported safe, and no environmental impact or injuries were initially identified while authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
Five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III were safely shifted ashore after their vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The rescue operation was coordinated by the Embassy of India in Oman with assistance from local Omani authorities.
According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, there are over 4,500 Indian seafarers aboard various commercial vessels operating in the area. This includes 163 Indian seafarers working across 12 active cargo ships, consisting of six India-flagged vessels and six foreign-flagged ships carrying cargo to India.
