Two Indian seafarers missing, nine rescued after drone attack on tanker at Sohar Anchorage, says Sonowal
The Shipping Minister further said search-and-rescue operations were actively underway by the local Coast Guard
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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