India condemns attack on ship off Oman as seafarer remains missing; 13 Indian crew members rescued
India condemned an attack on a Panama-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Oman, which left one Indian seafarer missing and 13 rescued. The incident occurred shortly after PM Modi proposed a "Seafarers' Emergency Support Network" at the BRICS Summit, highlighting the increasing risks to mariners from regional conflicts.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the escalating maritime security risks in the Middle East and the vulnerability of international shipping and seafarers, particularly those from India who form a significant portion of the global maritime workforce. It also highlights India's diplomatic efforts to protect its citizens and ensure safe navigation.
India on Sunday condemned an attack on a Panama-flagged oil tanker that resulted in one Indian seafarer being reported missing, and said the targeting of merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure is unacceptable.Thirteen other Indian seafarers who were part of the crew of MT El Gaia were rescued following the attack off the coast of Oman, the external affairs ministry said.Also Read | A distress network for seafarers at sea: What Modi proposed at BRICS, and why India needs itThe attack came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed creating a “Seafarers' Emergency Support Network” at the Brics Summit to safeguard mariners facing heightened risks due to regional conflicts. Ten Indian seafarers are among 16 Indians killed so far in the West Asia conflict, while another five Indian seafarers have died in strikes on merchant vessels in the Black Sea.
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