India Confirms Seafarer Safety After Strait of Hormuz Attacks

The Government of India called for restraint and adherence to international maritime law following two separate maritime incidents in West Asia. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that three Indian seafarers and the rest of the crew aboard the Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker NCC FAJR remained safe after a possible attack in the Strait of Hormuz on November 11, 2026.

This incident followed a projectile attack on November 10 against the Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY in the Persian Gulf. That attack injured four crew members, including one Indian national who sustained minor injuries and was taken ashore for medical care. The remaining 18 crew members were reported safe.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India is communicating with concerned parties to ensure safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, noting the corridor's criticality for India's crude oil imports.