Tanker with 27 Indian seafarers targeted in first-ever limpet mine attack in Hormuz
A Panama-flagged oil tanker carrying 27 Indian seafarers was targeted by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in maritime security threats. This incident follows a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the region amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the increasing vulnerability of global energy supply chains and the safety risks faced by international merchant crews in the Strait of Hormuz.
A Panama-flagged oil tanker MT LOUISE 1 carrying 27 Indian seafarers was targeted with limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first known successful use of the explosives against a vessel in the area since the US-Iran war began in February.Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday that all 29 Indian seafarers aboard two tankers targeted in separate attacks on October 29 and 30 were safe, with no injuries reported.In a post on X, Sonowal said, "On October 29, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT ARZANAH, carrying 2 Indian nationals, and on Oct 30, Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MT LOUISE 1, carrying 27 Indian seafarers, were targeted in projectile attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.""All 29 Indian seafarers across both vessels are completely safe with no injuries,"he said."We are continuously monitoring the situations & coordinating with the ship management companies to ensure the ongoing security and…
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