One Indian seafarer missing after attack on oil tanker off Oman
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- The Hindu
- The Indian Express
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One Indian seafarer is missing following an attack on the MT El Gaia, a Panama flagged oil tanker, off the coast of Oman on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 13 of the 14 Indian crew members on board have been rescued. Search and rescue operations for the missing national are ongoing, with the Indian embassy in Oman coordinating with Omani authorities.
The MEA condemned the attack, stating that the targeting of civilians, seafarers, and commercial shipping in the region is unacceptable. The ministry called for immediate de escalation of tensions and the restoration of free and safe navigation through international waterways. India also expressed gratitude to Omani authorities for their support in the rescue efforts.
This incident occurs amid broader regional instability. Ten Indian seafarers are among 16 Indians killed in the West Asia conflict, and five others have died in strikes on merchant vessels in the Black Sea. In response to these security risks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the creation of a Seafarers Emergency Support Network during the BRICS summit on Saturday.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- The report emphasized the MEA's call for the restoration of free commerce and safe navigation in international waterways.
- Centre
- The report focused on the immediate rescue operations and the broader context of Indian seafarers' safety.
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