There have been two attacks on Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz, confirmed the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
According to reports, the first attack was on the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker M/T Valthera. It was carrying 11 Indian seafarers and was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in an onboard fire.
However, all 11 of the Indian crew members were reported to be safe. Continuous monitoring is being done. The situation has been handled. The government remains in contact with the ship management company to ensure ongoing safety and wellbeing of the seafarers.
In another attack on Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz, tanker MT Petrol Dolphin, carrying 11 Indian seafarers was targeted. It was subjected to a drone attack at Sohar Anchorage.
While nine of the Indian crew members have been successfully rescued and are safe, two Indian nationals are currently still missing.
Search-and-rescue operations are actively underway by the local Coast Guard. The Government is continuously coordinating with all relevant authorities. Fully support to the ongoing rescue efforts is being given. Every possible action is being taken to safely locate and rescue the missing personnel.
This is a developing story, further detailed reports awaited in this matter.
