CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: New Delhi. Amid rising tensions in West Asia, an oil tanker carrying Indian sailors has been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The Kuwait-flagged oil products tanker M/T Al Dasma was passing through with 21 Indian sailors on board when it was hit by an unknown projectile on October 21. Reports said the vessel caught fire after the attack. The relief is that all 21 Indian sailors on board are reported to be safe.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the sailors’ safety and said the government is continuously monitoring the situation. Contact has also been maintained with the ship management company concerned. According to initial reports, the vessel was attacked west of the Buha area of Oman. After the incident, the tanker’s condition and the extent of damage are being assessed.
Several incidents of attacks on commercial ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz have been reported in October. Earlier, on October 11, MT Valthera was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire on the vessel. On the same day, two Indian sailors were reported missing after a drone attack on MT Petro Dolphin. On October 15, MT ST 3 also came under attack.
The repeated incidents have increased concerns over the safety of Indian sailors. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial sea route for global oil supplies. India has stressed the need to stop attacks on commercial vessels and sailors and to keep maritime movement safe.
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