New Delhi, Nov 11: An Indian crew member sustained minor injuries after a Liberia-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, was hit by a projectile in the Persian Gulf on November 10. The vessel was carrying six Indian seafarers while traveling from Al Ruwais to Dubai.
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal maintained that four crew members were hurt during the strike. The injured Indian national was safely evacuated to shore to receive necessary medical evaluation.
The remaining 18 crew members, including the other five Indian nationals onboard, were reported safe and accounted for. Government officials affirmed that they are closely monitoring the developments in coordination with the ship management company to safeguard the crew.
