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Crude Oil Tanker Attacked Near Oman; Maritime Activity Surges, 5 Indians Rescued.
- •A crude oil tanker was attacked by a projectile near Oman, leading to increased maritime activity in the region.
- •According to UKMTO, the tanker was 4 nautical miles east of Oman when an unknown projectile struck its port side.
- •Five Indian nationals were safely rescued from a Kuwaiti-flagged tanker hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated over 4,500 Indian seafarers are on various commercial vessels in the region.
- •The incident occurs amidst heightened security risks on major maritime routes including the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Black Sea.
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A crude oil tanker was targeted and struck on its port side by an unknown projectile while located about 4 nautical miles east of Oman. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and UKMTO has advised other vessels in the area to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity.
Five Indian nationals on board the Kuwaiti-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III were safely rescued and brought ashore after the vessel was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Oman coordinated the rescue operation and thanked Omani authorities for their assistance.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that over 4,500 Indian seafarers are present on various commercial vessels across the region. Additionally, approximately 163 Indian seafarers are on board 12 specific vessels, including six Indian-flagged commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and six foreign-flagged vessels carrying cargo for India.
