Indian vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya sinks after projectile attack off Yemen coast, all 13 Indian crew members rescued
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the mechanised sailing vessel was hit near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink.
The Indian vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was attacked and sank off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea on August 4, 2026, with all 13 Indian crew members rescued safely. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal condemned the unprovoked attack, emphasizing the government's top priority for the safety of Indian seafarers.
The Ministry of External Affairs also strongly condemned the attack, expressing concern over the deteriorating security situation in the region and calling for an end to repeated attacks on commercial shipping.
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