NEW DELHI / DUBAI: Four crew members sustained injuries after a Liberia-flagged supertanker, the VLCC MT Fujairah Energy, was struck by an unidentified projectile on November 10 while transiting the Arabian Gulf, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed in a statement on X.
There were six Indian seafarers on board the vessel at the time of the incident. One Indian national suffered minor injuries and was immediately evacuated ashore for further medical examination, the Minister stated. The remaining 18 crew members, including the five other Indian seafarers, have been safely accounted for. Minister Sonowal assured that the Indian government is closely monitoring the development and remains in constant coordination with the ship management agency to safeguard the security, medical care, and overall wellbeing of the seafarers.
UKMTO Issues Advisory Following Incident in Strait of Hormuz
In a related maritime development, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported early on November 11 that it had received confirmation of a security incident involving a commercial tanker navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The monitoring agency noted that details regarding the status of the crew, structural damage to the vessel, and potential environmental impacts remain under assessment.
UKMTO has advised all commercial vessels transiting the high-risk maritime corridor to exercise extreme caution and immediately report any suspicious activities while naval authorities conduct an official investigation. The initial report did not formally identify the vessel or elaborate on the circumstances surrounding the strike.
ADNOC Vessel Sustains Damage in Separate Gulf Attack
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, UAE-based ADNOC Logistics and Services confirmed that one of its commercial vessels sustained operational damage following an attack within the UAE’s territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday afternoon, November 10.
“Response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available,” the state-linked maritime company said in an official statement.
ADNOC Logistics and Services withheld the identity of the affected vessel, the scale of structural damage, and specific details regarding the nature of the attack. The management strongly urged the public to rely exclusively on official governmental channels for verified updates and refrain from circulating unverified reports or speculation.
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