Strait of Hormuz: 5 Indian Nationals Rescued After Kuwait-Flagged Tanker MT Kazimah III Hit by Projectile
Five Indian nationals aboard a Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker were safely rescued after the vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Embassy in Oman said. All five were brought ashore safely following a coordinated rescue operation involving Omani authorities.
Five Indian nationals aboard a Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker were safely rescued after the vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Embassy in Oman said. All five were brought ashore safely following a coordinated rescue operation involving Omani authorities. The incident involved MT Kazimah III, a Kuwait-flagged tanker that was reportedly en route to the port of Lome in Togo. In a post on X, the Embassy of India in Muscat confirmed that it had coordinated the rescue of the five Indian nationals and thanked Omani authorities for their assistance.
"Earlier today, the Mission coordinated rescue of five Indian nationals on board the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III, struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely," the embassy said. No immediate details were available regarding the origin of the projectile or the extent of damage sustained by the vessel. The rescue comes amid heightened maritime security concerns in the Gulf region, where commercial vessels have faced attacks involving unidentified projectiles. Five Indian Nationals Rescued, Shifted Ashore After Projectile Hits Tanker in Hormuz: Embassy in Oman.
India has been closely monitoring the safety of its nationals working aboard commercial ships in the region. Earlier, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that more than 4,500 Indian nationals were aboard commercial vessels operating in the region. These included 163 Indian seafarers on 12 active cargo ships. The Ministry of Shipping, along with Indian diplomatic missions and other stakeholders, has been monitoring vessel movements and the welfare of Indian crew members. Energy Security Measures Could Offset Up to 70% of Hormuz Oil Flows in Future Disruption: McKinsey.
The Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes, particularly for global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. The latest incident adds to concerns over the safety of commercial shipping amid continuing tensions in West Asia. Indian authorities have reiterated their commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers operating in the region.
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