New Delhi: Liberia-flagged VLCC MT Fujairah Energy with six Indians aboard was hit by a projectile in the Persian Gulf while transiting from Al Ruwais to Dubai on Tuesday, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a post on X.
The carrier had a total of 22 crew members aboard.
"Four crew members sustained injuries in the attack, including one Indian national, who suffered minor injuries and has been safely taken ashore for further medical examination," the post read.
⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️On Nov 10, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying 6 Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf from Al Ruwais to Dubai. Four crew members sustained injuries in the attack, including one Indian national, who suffered minor injuries and has been safely taken ashore for further medical examination. The remaining 18 crew members, including the other 5 Indian seafarers, are safe and accounted for. We are continuously monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with the ship management company to ensure the ongoing security, medical care and wellbeing of our seafarers.
The rest of the 18 crew members are safe and accounted for, the minister said.
The minister further said that the government is in close contact with the shipping company to ensure the well-being and safety of Indian seafarers.