Indian missing after attack on Panama-flagged tanker off Oman; MEA says search ops. on
An Indian seafarer is missing following an attack on the Panama-flagged tanker MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the incident and is coordinating with Omani authorities to rescue the remaining crew.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing security risks to commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the West Asia region.
India on Sunday (September 13, 2026) condemned an attack on a Panama-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Oman that resulted in one Indian seafarer being reported missing.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said 13 other Indian crew members of the vessel, MT El Gaia, were rescued.
"We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman earlier today. Of the 14 Indian crew onboard, 13 Indians have been rescued so far," it said.
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"Search and rescue operations for the missing Indian national are continuing. Our embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation," the MEA said in a statement.
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