Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that all 19 Indian seafarers aboard Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Mt Dominica Prosperity were safe after the vessel was targeted in a projectile attack off Mina Saqr, UAE, on Wednesday.
In a post on X, Sonowal said the tanker was carrying 19 Indian seafarers when it was targeted while drifting off Mina Saqr.
“The entire 22-member crew was swiftly and safely evacuated by the UAE Coast Guard, and all 19 of our Indian nationals are completely safe with no injuries,” he said.
No injuries were reported. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, a Liberia-flagged oil tanker carrying six Indian seafarers was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf, leaving four crew members injured, including one Indian national, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said. The UAE Coast Guard carried out the evacuation, ensuring all crew members were brought to safety, he added.
Confirming the safety of the crew, the minister said, “All 3 Indian nationals, along with the entire crew, are safe. “On Nov 10, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying 6 Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf from Al Ruwais to Dubai. Earlier reporting noted: Crude oil tanker carrying 19 Indian seafarers hit off UAE coast, all crew evacuated A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker was hit by a projectile off Mina Saqr on November 11, prompting the evacuation of all 22 crew members aboard, including 19 Indian seafarers, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. Earlier reporting noted: “On Nov 11, Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY, carrying 19 Indian seafarers, was targeted in a projectile attack while drifting off Mina Saqr. The entire 22-member crew was swiftly and safely evacuated by the UAE Coast Guard and all 19 of our Indian nationals are completely safe with no injuries,” the minister said.
The Union Minister further said that the government remained in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure the safety and welfare of the seafarers. “We remain in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure their ongoing safety, welfare and logistical support,” Sonowal said. Four crew members sustained injuries in the attack, including one Indian national, who suffered minor injuries and has been safely taken ashore for further medical examination,” the Union Minister said. Earlier reporting noted: The tanker, MT Dominica Prosperity, was drifting off Mina Saqr when it came under attack, according to Sonowal.
