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The Ministry of External Affairs of India stated that 13 crew members of the vessel El Gaia were rescued, while one remains missing after the ship was attacked off the coast of Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz.
In line with what was reported, 14 Indian seafarers were on board the tanker – registered under the flag of Panama – at the time of the aggression.
"Our embassy in Oman is closely following the situation and proactively coordinating with Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operations. We thank the Omani authorities for their support in the rescue of our nationals," the ministry declared.
New Delhi, after calling for an "immediate de-escalation of tensions and recourse to dialogue and diplomacy to bring peace to the region," affirmed that "attacks targeting commercial shipping, seafarers, civilians, and civilian infrastructure in the region are unacceptable."
"Likewise, we urge the earliest possible restoration of free and safe navigation, as well as the flow of trade through the international waterways of the region," the foreign ministry added.
In the early hours of Sunday, September 13, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile.
A statement published online indicated that no information was available on the condition of the crew, the extent of the damage, or the potential environmental impact of the vessel on the surrounding area.
The maritime authority noted that an investigation is underway and recommended that vessels transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
Traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains well below pre-war levels between the U.S. and Iran, which began in February of this year, due to ongoing security risks and attacks on commercial vessels navigating regional waters.
