Four injured as tanker with Indian crew hit by projectile in Arabian Gulf
Six Indian seafarers aboard MT Fujairah Energy; one taken ashore with minor injuries
Quick Look
- Four crew members were injured when the Liberia-flagged supertanker MT Fujairah Energy was struck by a projectile in the Arabian Gulf on November 10, India's shipping minister said.
- Six Indian seafarers were aboard, one with minor injuries taken ashore; the remaining 18 crew are safe.
- UKMTO reported a separate tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz, and ADNOC Logistics said one of its vessels was damaged in an attack in UAE territorial waters.
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Why It Matters
The MT Fujairah Energy, a Liberia-flagged supertanker, was hit by a projectile on November 10 while transiting the Arabian Gulf. India's Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed six Indian seafarers were aboard, with one injured and taken ashore. Separately, UKMTO reported a tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz, and ADNOC Logistics and Services confirmed one of its vessels was damaged in an attack in UAE territorial waters on November 10.
Four crew members were injured after the Liberia-flagged supertanker VLCC MT Fujairah Energy was hit by a projectile on 10 November while transiting the Arabian Gulf, India's Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a post on X.
Six Indian seafarers were on board. One of them suffered minor injuries and has been taken ashore for further medical examination, Sonowal said.
The remaining 18 crew members, including the other five Indian seafarers, are safe and accounted for, he said.
Sonowal said the government is monitoring the situation and is in close contact with the ship management company to ensure the seafarers' security, medical care and wellbeing.
UKMTO reports tanker incident in Strait of Hormuz
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early on November 11 that it had received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
The status of the crew, the extent of any damage and the environmental impact were unknown, the maritime monitoring agency said.
UKMTO advised vessels transiting the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity while authorities investigate.
The report did not identify the vessel or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
ADNOC vessel damaged in separate attack
In a separate incident, ADNOC Logistics and Services confirmed that one of its vessels sustained damage following an attack in the UAE's territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday afternoon, November 10.
"Response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available," the company said in a statement.
ADNOC Logistics and Services did not disclose the identity of the vessel, the extent of the damage or further details surrounding the attack.
The company urged the public to rely exclusively on official sources for information about the incident and refrain from circulating rumours or unverified reports.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Authorities will investigate the tanker incidents in the Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
Very likely · Within days
ADNOC Logistics and Services will provide further updates on the vessel damage
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Who fired the projectile at the MT Fujairah Energy?
- What is the extent of damage to the MT Fujairah Energy?
- What is the environmental impact of the incidents?
- What are the circumstances of the ADNOC vessel attack?
