2 Indian Sailors Missing After Drone Attack On Tanker Near Hormuz
India is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping worldwide, with more than 320,000 active seafarers in 2025, according to the shipping ministry.
The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) has urgently requested an update on the whereabouts of two missing Indian seafarers, Bir Bahadur Yadav and Amit Singh, following a drone attack on the commercial vessel MT Petro Dolphin in the Strait of Hormuz on October 11. The vessel, which is flagged to Nicaragua, was struck near Oman's Sohar Anchorage, leaving 12 crew members onboard, two of whom remain unaccounted for.
FSUI has called upon authorities to confirm the seafarers' status and provide support to their families, expressing concern for the safety of seafarers operating in the region. The Indian Embassy in Oman stated that they are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with relevant authorities.
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