All 19 Indian crew members safe after projectile attack on Tanker near UAE
New Delhi: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has confirmed that all 19 Indian seafarers aboard Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY are safe after the vessel was targeted in a projectile attack off Mina Saqr, UAE, on Wednesday.
In a post on X, Sonowal said the tanker was carrying 19 Indian nationals when it came under attack while drifting off Mina Saqr. The UAE Coast Guard safely evacuated all 22 crew members. “The entire 22-member crew was swiftly and safely evacuated by the UAE Coast Guard, and all 19 of our Indian nationals are completely safe with no injuries,” he said.
The minister added that the government was maintaining contact with the ship management company to ensure the crew received necessary assistance and logistical support.
Three Indian seafarers safe in separate incident
In another incident, all three Indian seafarers aboard Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker NCC FAJR were reported safe following a possible attack while the vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on November 11.
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On Nov 11, Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY, carrying 19 Indian seafarers, was targeted in a projectile attack while drifting off Mina Saqr.
The entire 22-member crew was swiftly and safely evacuated by the UAE Coast Guard and all 19 of our Indian nationals are completely safe with no injuries.
We remain in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure their ongoing safety, welfare and logistical support.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) November 12, 2026
Sonowal said authorities were closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the ship management company to protect the crew.Earlier, on November 10, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY was hit by a projectile while travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai through the Persian Gulf. The tanker was carrying six Indian seafarers.
Four crew members sustained injuries, including one Indian national who suffered minor injuries and was taken ashore for medical examination. The remaining 18 crew members, including five Indian nationals, were reported safe. Amid growing maritime security concerns in West Asia, India has called for safe and uninterrupted commercial shipping through critical waterways.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s position, saying, “We continue to call for safe, free and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.” The Strait of Hormuz handles approximately 20 per cent of global petroleum flows, making maritime security in the region particularly important for India’s energy imports and international trade.