The Indian Embassy
in Muscat said it was closely monitoring the incident and coordinating with
Omani authorities over the safety of the crew. The Embassy said 19 Indian
nationals were aboard, while FSUI reported that the vessel had 28 crew members,
including 20 Indians. According to
FSUI, the vessel was struck by two torpedoes, with one hitting the port side of
the C-deck accommodation area and another striking the hull near the engine room.
Omani authorities rescued the surviving crew members and provided medical
assistance. The Ministry of External
Affairs (MEA) said 19 Indian seafarers were rescued, including the 18 Indian
crew members who survived the attack, and that the Embassy was coordinating
with Omani authorities for their early repatriation. New Delhi thanked the
Omani authorities for their assistance and conveyed condolences to the family
of the deceased. The MEA said the
continuing attacks on commercial shipping in the region were deeply concerning
and called for an end to attacks on commercial vessels, seafarers and civilian
infrastructure, along with the restoration of free and unimpeded navigation and
commerce through international waterways.