Dubai-bound vessel carrying 6 Indians hit in Persian Gulf, closely monitoring situation: Govt

Liberian-flagged VLCC MT Fujairah Energy was carrying six Indian seafarers, the government said on Wednesday. A Liberia flagged tanker carrying six Indian seafarers was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, the government said. One Indian national is among four crew members injured in the attack, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Wednesday.One Indian national is among four crew members injured in the attack, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said. (REUTERS/Representative)“The remaining 18 crew members, including five other Indian seafarers, are safe and accounted for,” he added.Liberian-flagged VLCC MT Fujairah Energy was the tanker that was hit, Sonowal said.He said that the government was in touch with the ship management company to ensure that the affected seafarers get proper medical care.Repeated attacks on vessels transiting the strategically important Persian Gulf have triggered concerns over the safety of seafarers. Key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, have been seeing disruptions and attacks ever since the beginning of the Iran-US war in February this year.India has time and again highlighted the importance of maritime security and called for attention on the safety of sailors. Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MorePersian GulfGet Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times