A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker, MT Dominica Prosperity, carrying 19 Indian seafarers, was targeted in a projectile attack while drifting off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE.
The UAE Coast Guard swiftly evacuated all 22 crew members aboard the vessel, informed Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. All 19 Indian nationals are safe, with no injuries reported, added the Minister.
The incident occurred near Mina Saqr, a major deep-water seaport and industrial free zone located in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.
In an update shared on X, Sonowal said the Indian authorities remain in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure the safety, welfare and logistical support of the crew.
