Third attack in 3 days on ships with Indian seafarers reported off Oman
It was the third such incident in three days after the US military said it had attacked MT Marivex and Settebello
India today (11 June) reported a third attack in three days on a ship carrying Indian crew off Shinas port in Oman, the Indian Embassy in Oman said, a day after three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead following a US-led attack on a separate tanker.
It was the third such incident in three days after the US military said it had attacked MT Marivex and Settebello.
The vessel involved in the latest incident has been identified as MT Jalveer, which had more than 20 Indian sailors on board, the Forward Seamen's Union of India said in a post on X.
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The Indian Embassy in Oman also said in an X post that it was aware of the incident and was closely coordinating with local authorities.
"We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman earlier today. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details," the embassy said.
India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said three Indian seafarers who had gone missing from another Palau-flagged ship, Settebello, were confirmed dead.
"Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified," he said.
Yesterday (10 June), India summoned the US Deputy Chief of Mission after lodging a "strong protest" over the strike on Settebello.
