Kuwait-flagged tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers hit by projectile in Hormuz
A Kuwait-flagged oil tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, though no injuries were reported. This is the latest in a series of maritime security incidents affecting commercial shipping in the region.
Why it matters
Ongoing maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy supply chains and the safety of international merchant mariners.
NEW DELHI: A Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with all crew members reported safe, Union minister of ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said.The vessel, M/T Al Dasma, was hit on October 21, amid the ongoing Middle East tensions.The minister said in a post on X that the authorities were monitoring the situation and were in contact with the ship management company to ensure the safety of the crew."On Oct 21, Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker M/T AL DASMA, carrying 21 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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