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Indian Seafarer Injured as Liberia-Flagged Tanker Hit in Persian Gulf
Four crew members sustained injuries, including one Indian national who suffered minor wounds and has been safely taken ashore, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed.
An Indian national was among four crew members who sustained injuries when a Liberia-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) was struck in the Persian Gulf. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, confirmed the incident, providing details on the crew's condition and nationality.
According to Mr. Sonowal, the Indian seafarer suffered minor injuries during the attack and has since been safely taken ashore. While four crew members in total were injured, the minister specifically highlighted the condition of the Indian national.
The vessel, a Liberia-flagged VLCC, was carrying six Indian seafarers at the time of the incident. The attack occurred in the strategically vital Persian Gulf, a key waterway for global oil shipments. Further details regarding the nature of the projectile or the specific circumstances of the strike were not immediately available from the minister's statement.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, and efforts are underway to ensure the well-being of all crew members, particularly those who sustained injuries. The safe disembarkation of the injured Indian national underscores the priority given to seafarer safety in such volatile maritime environments.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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