Kuwait-flagged tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz
- On Oct 21, the Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker Dasma was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Maritime Trade Operations tracked the strike about 11 nautical miles west of Bukha in Oman, on the southern side of the Strait.
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all 21 Indian seafarers aboard the vessel are safe and accounted for following the incident.
- Government officials are continuously monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with the ship management company to ensure crew security and wellbeing.
- Details regarding the projectile's origin and extent of damage to the Dasma remain unavailable as authorities monitor the situation.
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Kuwait-flagged oil vessel with 21 Indians targeted in Hormuz; all crew safe
The Kuwait-flagged oil vessel, identified as M/T Al Dasma, was hit by an unknown projectile while it was transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel had 21 Indian seafarers, but no one was injured.
Kuwait-flagged tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz
A Kuwait-flagged oil tanker named M/T Al Dasma was hit by a projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 Indian seafarers aboard the vessel are reported safe following the incident. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the safety of the crew via a post on X. The UK Maritime Trade Operations tracked the strike and noted its location west of Bukha in Oman.
Kuwait-flagged tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; all safe
A Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker, M/T Al Dasma, was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 Indian seafarers aboard the vessel were reported safe after the incident on October 21. This event follows previous attacks on vessels in the region, raising safety concerns for Indian mariners. The Indian government is in contact with ship management to ensure ongoing security measures.
Oil Tanker Carrying 21 Indian Seafarers Hit by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz; All Safe | 📰 LatestLY
The Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker M/T Al Dasma, carrying 21 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. All crew members are safe, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced. 📰 Oil Tanker Carrying 21 Indian Seafarers Hit by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz; All Safe.
The British Maritime Authority received two separate reports of two security incidents, one south-east of the Iraqi port of Faw and the other off the city of Boukha ' maniyah.
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