November 12, 2026: Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed on 11 November 2026 that MT Fujairah Energy, a Liberia-flagged VLCC carrying six Indian seafarers among a crew of 22, was hit by a projectile in the Persian Gulf on 10 November while transiting from Al Ruwais to Dubai. Four crew members were injured, including one Indian national who sustained minor injuries and was taken ashore for further medical examination, Sonowal said.

The remaining 18 crew, including five other Indian seafarers, were “safe and accounted for,” Sonowal wrote on X, adding that the government was “continuously monitoring the situation” and in close contact with the ship management company. No fatalities were reported. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the incident but said the extent of damage, crew status, and environmental impact remained “unknown,” ANI reported. No government or armed group has claimed responsibility for the strike.

(Source: House of Saud)