India condemned the attack on the Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace off the coast of Oman after it was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi reiterated its call for an ‘immediate cessation’ of such incidents in the interests of peace and stability in the region. “With the assistance of Omani authorities, the injured crew have since been evacuated and are receiving medical treatment in Khasab, Oman. We thank the Omani authorities for their valuable support,” it added. “Rescue of five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III. We remain committed to the safety, security and welfare of our seafarers abroad,” the MEA stated on X.
The vessel had a total crew of 19, including 17 Indian nationals on board, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Twelve crew members were injured in the attack, among them 11 Indians. “We condemn the attack earlier today on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace (IMO 9893204) off the coast of Oman, where it was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Of the total crew of 19, 17 are Indian nationals. It is learnt that 12 crew members have been injured, including 11 Indian nationals,” the MEA said in a statement. The latest incident comes days after the MEA said on October 3 that five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III were successfully rescued after the vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
The MEA said the continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region remain a “cause of deep concern for India” and reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of such attacks in the interests of peace and stability in the region. “The targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and navigation and commerce through international waterways must be restored at the earliest,” the MEA statement said. The Indian Embassy in Oman said it coordinated the rescue of the Indian nationals from the vessel and that all five had been safely shifted ashore.
Earlier reporting noted: All three Indian crew members were reported safe after the incident. It is further reported that there are three Indian nationals among the crew members,” Indian Embassy in Romania said in it’s X post. “Earlier today, the Mission coordinated rescue of five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III, struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier reporting noted: “We have learnt of an attack today on commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea.
We thank the Omani authorities for their continued support and assistance,” the Embassy stated on X. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely. As per preliminary information, there have been 2 casualties (foreign nationals) while some crew members have been injured and are undergoing medical treatment in Romania.
We thank the Omani authorities for their valuable support,” it said. One of them suffered injuries and was receiving medical treatment in Romania , the Indian mission said, adding that it was in contact with the hospital authorities and providing all possible assistance.
It is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports from major Gulf producers to international markets. (with IANS inputs) Earlier reporting noted: “With the assistance of Omani authorities, the injured crew have since been evacuated and are receiving medical treatment in Khasab, Oman.
