New Delhi: Kuwait-flagged oil tanker MT Al Dasma carrying 21 Indian crew members was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on October 21, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said.
All 21 Indian crew members, along with the rest of the crew, are completely safe, Sonowal said in a post on X.
⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️On Oct 21, Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker M/T AL DASMA, carrying 21 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 of our Indian crew members, along with the rest of the crew are completely safe. We are continuously monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with the ship management company to ensure the ongoing security and wellbeing of our seafarers.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 21, 2026
"We are continuously monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with the ship management company to ensure the ongoing security and well-being of our seafarers," he added.
