3 Indians safe after possible attack on Saudi tanker in Hormuz
A Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker carrying three Indian seafarers was involved in a possible attack while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, November 11. All three Indians and the rest of the crew are safe.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal shared the update in a post on X, identifying the vessel as NCC FAJR.
He said the government was continuously monitoring the situation and remained in regular contact with the ship management company to ensure the safety and well-being of the seafarers.
⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) November 11, 2026
On Nov 11, Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker NCC FAJR, carrying 3 Indian seafarers, was involved in a possible attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
All 3 Indian nationals, along with the entire crew are safe.
We are continuously monitoring the…
The incident comes a day after a projectile struck a Liberia-flagged oil tanker travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai through the Persian Gulf on November 10.
Four crew members were injured, including an Indian national who sustained minor injuries and was taken ashore for a medical examination. The remaining 18 crew members, including five other Indians, were safe, Sonowal said.
The incidents come amid rising tensions in West Asia and growing security concerns over commercial shipping. India has called for safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key global shipping route through which a significant share of the world’s oil supplies passes.
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