Crude oil tanker carrying 19 Indian seafarers hit off UAE coast, all crew evacuated

The tanker, MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY, was drifting off Mina Saqr when it came under attack, according to Sonowal's post.

A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker was hit by a projectile off Mina Saqr on November 11, prompting the evacuation of all 22 crew members aboard, including 19 Indian seafarers, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. No injuries were reported.

The UAE Coast Guard carried out the evacuation, ensuring that all crew members were brought to safety. (REUTERS)

The tanker, MT Dominica Prosperity, was drifting off Mina Saqr when it came under attack, according to Sonowal. The UAE Coast Guard carried out the evacuation, ensuring all crew members were brought to safety, he added.

Sharing details of the incident on X, Sonowal confirmed that none of the 19 Indian nationals aboard the vessel had sustained injuries.

"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," the minister said.

Government monitoring crew's safety

Sonowal said the government remained in touch with the ship management company to monitor the situation and provide necessary assistance.

"We remain in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure their ongoing safety, welfare and logistical support," he added.