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India Reaffirms Seafarer Safety After Five Nationals Rescued from Tanker in Hormuz
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Moneycontrol•03-10-2026, 19:29
India Reaffirms Seafarer Safety After Five Nationals Rescued from Tanker in Hormuz
- •India reaffirms its commitment to seafarer safety and welfare after five Indian nationals were rescued from the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III, which was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal commended the rescue operation, stating India's dedication to the safety, security, and welfare of its seafarers abroad.
- •The Embassy of India in Oman coordinated the rescue and thanked Omani authorities for their support, confirming all five Indian nationals were safely brought ashore.
- •India is closely monitoring the safety of over 4,500 Indian seafarers on various commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf, including 163 on 12 cargo ships.
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar previously raised concerns at the UN General Assembly about attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers in global maritime corridors, emphasizing the need to protect civilian crews and ensure uninterrupted trade.
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Five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III were safely shifted ashore following a projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, with the rescue operation coordinated by the Embassy of India in Oman and assisted by Omani authorities.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that over 4,500 Indian seafarers are currently aboard various commercial vessels operating in the area, including 163 Indian seafarers serving on 12 active cargo ships.
During the 81st UN General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep concern over unacceptable attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers across the Gulf, Red Sea, and Black Sea, noting that Indian seafarers have lost their lives.
