New Delhi: A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker, carrying 19 Indian seafarers, was targeted in a projectile attack while drifting off Mina Saqr November 11, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Thursday.
Sonowal, in a social media post on X, said the entire 22-member crew of MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY 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,” he said.
⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️
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