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Drone Attack Hits Tanker at Sohar Anchorage with 11 Indians Aboard
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 23:04
Drone Attack Hits Tanker at Sohar Anchorage with 11 Indians Aboard
- •Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reported that tanker MT PETRO DOLPHIN carrying 11 Indian seafarers was hit in a drone attack at Sohar Anchorage.
- •Nine of the Indian crew members have been successfully rescued and are safe following the incident.
- •Two Indian nationals remain missing as search-and-rescue operations by the local Coast Guard continue actively.
- •Authorities are continuously coordinating to support rescue efforts and ensure the safe location of the missing personnel.
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The tanker MT Petro Dolphin, which was carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was struck in a drone attack at Sohar Anchorage.
Out of the 11 Indian crew members on board, nine were successfully rescued and are safe, while two Indian nationals remain missing.
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated that local Coast Guard authorities are actively conducting search-and-rescue operations while continuously coordinating with relevant agencies.
