Indian crew members unharmed after tanker attacks in Hormuz and Romania
A crude oil tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz and a chemical tanker was struck by a drone in Romania, but all 24 Indian seafarers on the two vessels were reported safe.
According to officials, the crude oil tanker MT ST 3 was hit by a projectile in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on October 16, endangering the 15 Indian seafarers on board. In a separate event on October 14, the chemical tanker Yara J was targeted by a drone while anchored at Sulina in Romania, carrying nine Indian crew members. The two attacks together involved a total of 24 Indian nationals.
Government sources, including Sonowal, reported that all crew members emerged unharmed, with no injuries or deaths recorded. The incidents highlight security concerns in key maritime routes used for global oil transport. Despite the attacks, the safety of the Indian crew was confirmed promptly.
Why it matters
It shows the risks to commercial shipping in vital oil routes and the safety of Indian workers abroad.
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