Indian crew safe after tanker incidents in Strait of Hormuz and Romania: Minister

All 24 Indian seafarers aboard two vessels that experienced separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and Romania are safe, according to India’s Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. No casualties or injuries have been reported.

Sonowal shared updates on both incidents via social media. On October 16, a crude oil tanker named MT ST 3, carrying 15 Indian seafarers, was struck by a projectile while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. However, all crew members were reported to be safe with no injuries or casualties.

The following day, on October 14, a chemical tanker named YARA J, carrying nine Indian seafarers, encountered a drone attack at Sulina Anchorage in Romania. Despite the incident, all nine Indian nationals aboard the vessel were unharmed.

The Minister emphasized that India is closely monitoring these situations and maintaining constant communication with the ship management companies to ensure the safety and well-being of the Indian crew members. These incidents occur amidst growing security concerns impacting maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz and other shipping routes.