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All 22 Indian Crew Safe After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker Near Sharjah
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Moneycontrol•10-10-2026, 05:59
All 22 Indian Crew Safe After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker Near Sharjah
- •A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 carrying 22 Indian nationals was targeted in a drone attack near Sharjah Anchorage in the UAE.
- •Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all Indian seafarers on board are safe and authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
- •The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that a vessel was struck by a projectile off the UAE coast, causing a fire that was later extinguished.
- •The incident highlights growing security threats to commercial shipping and vital oil shipments in the Gulf region.
Key Questions Answered
The Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2 was targeted in a drone attack near Sharjah Anchorage in the United Arab Emirates on October 9, 2026. The strike triggered a fire on board that was subsequently extinguished.
Yes, all 22 Indian nationals on board the oil tanker are completely safe. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that authorities are monitoring the situation and remain in contact with the ship management company.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the strike on the oil tanker MT GEM NO. 2. However, the incident occurred amid rising security threats to commercial shipping in the Gulf region.
