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Indian Seafarers Safe After Strait of Hormuz Vessel Attack
22 Oct
Summary
- Kuwait-flagged tanker M/T Al Dasma struck by projectile on October 21.
- All 21 Indian seafarers aboard were reported safe after the incident.
- The vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz near Bukha, Oman.
On October 21, the Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker M/T Al Dasma was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was carrying 21 Indian seafarers, all of whom, along with the rest of the crew, were reported to be completely safe. The incident occurred approximately 11 nautical miles west of Bukha, Oman. This event is part of a series of security incidents affecting commercial shipping in the Gulf region.
Earlier in October, on October 16, another crude oil tanker, MT ST 3, also carrying 15 Indian seafarers, was struck by a projectile in the same waterway. Additionally, on October 14, the chemical tanker YARA J was hit by a drone off Romania. India has reiterated its call for safe maritime passage, condemning attacks on commercial vessels as "legally and morally indefensible" and emphasizing the need to protect seafarers and ensure the freedom of navigation.
