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Aerial strike on Indian-flagged tanker off Oman kills one seafarer, 13 rescued

MSV Al Jusufi was hit by an unidentified aerial object near Limah, Oman, amid continuing attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping.

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What to know

  • One Indian seafarer, Gandhar Nahim Ajij, died after an unidentified aerial object struck the tanker MSV Al Jusufi off Oman; the other 13 crew were rescued.
  • The attack adds to a series of strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Israel bombed Iran on February 28.
  • India's foreign ministry condemned the strike and renewed calls for de-escalation and protection of free navigation in the region.
  • Indian authorities are coordinating with Omani officials on repatriating the survivors and the deceased seafarer's remains.

“While 13 crew members safely evacuated and were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard, I am deeply saddened to report that one of our seafarers, Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat, tragically succumbed to his injuries. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this hour of immense grief.”

Sarbananda Sonowal, Indian Shipping Minister · Indian Express ↗ · Nov 2

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Aerial strike on Indian-flagged tanker off Oman kills one seafarer, 13 rescued
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    Reporting situates attack within wider Strait of Hormuz violence

    Coverage noted India is among the world's largest suppliers of merchant seafarers, with over 320,000 active in 2025, and that several Indian mariners have been killed in Strait of Hormuz attacks since the US and Israel struck Iran on February 28.

    • Mathrubhumi_English@mastodon.social

      One Indian seafarer killed, 13 rescued after vessel hit by aerial object near Oman coast. https:// english.mathrubhumi.com/news/i ndia/indian-seafarer-killed-vessel-attack-oman-coast-msv-al-jusufi-fk7d2iv3?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon # Oman # MSVALJUSUFI # MaritimeSecurity # MiddleEast

      Mathrubhumi_English@mastodon.socialMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    India's MEA condemns attack, urges de-escalation in West Asia

    The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement condemning the attack as part of a recurring and concerning pattern, calling for immediate de-escalation in West Asia and restoration of free, unimpeded navigation through international waterways.

    “The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest.”
    — Indian Ministry of External Affairs
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    Sonowal confirms seafarer's death, pledges repatriation support

    Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal identified the deceased as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat and said his ministry and the Indian Embassy in Oman were coordinating with local authorities on survivor assistance and repatriation of the crew and the body.

    “I am deeply saddened to report that one of our seafarers, Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat, tragically succumbed to his injuries.”
    — Sarbananda Sonowal
    1. 5 outlets Indian sailor killed in attack on ship off Oman coast in Strait of Hormuz, 13 rescued

      first by Indian Express, 5d ago · also Rediff, ThePrint, NDTV, The Indian Express

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    Aerial object strikes MSV Al Jusufi off Oman coast

    An unidentified aerial object struck the India-flagged tanker MSV AL JUSUFI, carrying 14 Indian seafarers, while it was navigating near Limah, Oman. Thirteen crew members were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.

    1. 6 outlets Indian sailor killed after vessel attacked off Oman

      first by Arab News, 5d ago · also ThePrint, Middle East Eye, Big News Network.com, The Hindu, The New Indian Express

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    2. 2 outlets first by Times of India, 5d ago · also The Times of India · read ↗

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  5. background

    Early reports describe Gujarat-linked vessel hit off Oman — Initial, sparse reporting said a vessel with Gujarat links was attacked off the Oman coast with 13 crew rescued, before the fate of the full crew and the casualty were confirmed.

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  1. 2 outlets Seafarer killed in attack on Indian-flagged cargo vessel ‘Al Jusufi’ off Oman coast, MEA calls for de-escalation of tensions | India News

    first by Hindustan Times, 5d ago · also Deccan Chronicle

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