Tanker carrying 21 Indian crew members hit in Strait of Hormuz; all safe 
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Tanker carrying 21 Indian crew members hit in Strait of Hormuz; all safe

Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says authorities are monitoring the situation and coordinating with ship management

PSU Watch Bureau

New Delhi: All 21 Indian seafarers aboard the Kuwait-flagged oil tanker MT Al Dasma are safe after the vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on October 21, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.

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In a post on X, Sonowal confirmed that the Indian crew members and the rest of those aboard were unharmed.

"We are continuously monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with the ship management company to ensure the ongoing security and well-being of our seafarers," he added.

The minister’s statement did not identify the source of the projectile or specify the extent of damage to the tanker.

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