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Liberia-flagged VLCC Hit in Persian Gulf, Six Indian Seafarers Injured
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:30 AM
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A Liberia-flagged very large crude carrier was struck in the Persian Gulf, injuring four crew members, including one Indian national who sustained minor injuries and was safely taken ashore.
A Liberia-flagged very large crude carrier was struck in the Persian Gulf, injuring four crew members, including one Indian national who sustained minor injuries and was safely taken ashore.
The attack occurred in the busy shipping lane off the coast of the Gulf, where the vessel was en route to deliver crude oil.
Indian authorities confirmed that the injured crew members were treated on board before the ship was escorted to a nearby port for medical assistance.
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Indian seafarer had been brought ashore and is recovering, and that the government would cooperate with relevant authorities to investigate the incident.
The attack occurred in the busy shipping lane off the coast of the Gulf, where the vessel was en route to deliver crude oil.
Indian authorities confirmed that the injured crew members were treated on board before the ship was escorted to a nearby port for medical assistance.
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Indian seafarer had been brought ashore and is recovering, and that the government would cooperate with relevant authorities to investigate the incident.