Dubai-bound oil tanker carrying 6 Indians hit in Persian Gulf, 4 crew injured

A projectile struck MT Fujairah Energy, injuring four crew members, including an Indian national. The incident has heightened concerns over commercial shipping safety amid the Iran-US conflict. Indian among four injured aboard MT Fujairah Energy, vessel hit by projectileNew Delhi,Nov 11, 2026 10:13 ISTA Liberia-flagged oil tanker carrying six Indian seafarers was hit by a projectile while sailing through the Persian Gulf towards Dubai, leaving four crew members injured, including one Indian national, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Wednesday.The incident involving the very large crude carrier (VLCC) MT Fujairah Energy took place on Tuesday, while the vessel was travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai.In a post on X, Sonowal said four crew members sustained injuries in the attack. One of them was an Indian national who suffered minor injuries and was safely taken ashore for further medical examination.The remaining 18 crew members, including the five other Indian seafarers aboard the tanker, were safe and accounted for, the minister said. Sonowal added that the government was closely monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with the ship management company to ensure the safety of the crew, along with necessary medical assistance and other support.The latest attack adds to growing concerns over the safety of commercial vessels and their crews navigating the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict. Last month, another vessel carrying Indian sailors came under attack when the Panama-flagged tanker MT Louise 1 was struck by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz.The explosion triggered a fire on board the ship, which was carrying 27 Indian seafarers. The incident occurred around 25 nautical miles (46 km) northeast of Oman's Khasab.The government subsequently confirmed that all crew members were safe.- Ends