Watch: Tanker off Oman catches fire after drone attack; two of 11 Indians missing
A Nicaragua-flagged tanker, MT Petro Dolphin, was struck by a drone attack off the coast of Oman, leaving two Indian crew members missing. Indian authorities are coordinating with local agencies to conduct search-and-rescue operations.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising maritime security risks for commercial vessels and Indian seafarers in the Middle East region.
NEW DELHI: Two Indian seafarers are missing after a tanker carrying 11 Indian crew members came under a drone attack at Sohar Anchorage in Oman on Sunday, Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said. Nine crew members have been rescued and are safe, while search-and-rescue operations are underway.Sonowal said the tanker, MT Petro Dolphin, was attacked on October 11 and that Indian authorities were coordinating with local agencies to locate the missing seafarers."On Oct 11, tanker MT PETRO DOLPHIN, carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was subjected to a drone attack at Sohar Anchorage.While nine of our Indian crew members have been successfully rescued and are safe, two Indian nationals currently remain missing.
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