'Strongly condemn unprovoked attack': India after cargo ship sinks in Yemeni waters
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a projectile and sank off the coast of Yemen, with all 14 crew members successfully rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard. The Indian government has condemned the attack and is coordinating with local authorities to ensure the safety of the sailors.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing security risks to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the potential for regional conflict to impact international maritime trade.
NEW DELHI: An Indian-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a projectile and sank off Yemen’s western coast on Tuesday. All 14 crew members aboard the vessel were rescued and brought to safety.Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said the MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile in Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink. The crew comprised 13 Indian nationals and one Yemeni sailor.The Yemeni Coast Guard rescued all 14 crew members and brought them safely to the port of Mokha, Sonowal added. No casualties were reported.Ministry of External Affairs said the vessel sank in the Red Sea off the Yemeni coast on August 4 and confirmed that all 13 Indian nationals had been rescued.
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