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15 Indian Crew Safe After Tanker Hit By Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz
- •Fifteen Indian crew members aboard the crude oil tanker MT ST 3 are safe following a projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all 24 Indian nationals across MT ST 3 and the YARA J chemical tanker are safe with no casualties.
- •The MT ST 3 incident occurred amid rising regional tensions and warnings from Iran regarding uncoordinated navigation in restricted maritime areas.
- •The Iranian Navy reported detecting an oil tanker catching fire in the Sea of Oman after sailing through a prohibited zone with tracking systems off.
- •Iran has urged shipowners and operators to coordinate with its armed forces before transiting the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage.
Key Questions Answered
The crude oil tanker MT ST 3 was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, October 16, 2026. All 15 Indian crew members aboard the vessel were confirmed safe with no injuries or casualties.
Yes, all nine Indian crew members aboard the chemical tanker YARA J are completely safe. The vessel was struck by a drone on October 14, 2026, at Romania's Sulina anchorage, resulting in no casualties or injuries.
The Iranian Navy and military officials have urged shipowners and operators to coordinate their movements with Iran's armed forces prior to entering the region or transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities warned that uncoordinated movements through restricted routes create security risks, following multiple incidents involving tankers.
