Oman has carried out an evacuation of injured crew from the tanker On Peace following an attack in the Strait of Hormuz, with India's Foreign Ministry confirming that 11 of the 12 injured crew members are Indian nationals.
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Key facts
- Injured crew were evacuated from the tanker On Peace after an attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The evacuation was carried out by Oman.
- India's Foreign Ministry says 11 of the 12 injured crew members are Indian nationals.
- The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
Oman has evacuated injured crew members from a tanker that was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera. The affected vessel was identified as the On Peace.
India’s Foreign Ministry said that 11 of the 12 injured crew members aboard the On Peace are Indian nationals. The ministry’s statement highlighted the prominent role of Indian seafarers among the crew involved in the incident.
The attack took place in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime passages for the movement of oil and other goods. The strait is a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments.
Al Jazeera reported that the injured crew were evacuated by Oman following the attack. Details on the condition of the crew members and the circumstances of the attack were not provided in the available information.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for vessels and crews transiting the Strait of Hormuz, where commercial shipping remains vulnerable to disruption.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical shipping lanes for oil and energy supplies, so any attack on a tanker there raises concerns about maritime security and the safety of seafarers. With most of the injured crew being Indian nationals, the incident also carries significance for India, a major source of merchant mariners worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the On Peace?
The On Peace is the tanker that was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and from which injured crew members were evacuated by Oman, according to Al Jazeera.
How many crew members were injured and what are their nationalities?
According to India's Foreign Ministry, 12 crew members were injured, and 11 of them are Indian nationals.
Who carried out the evacuation?
Oman evacuated the injured crew members from the tanker, Al Jazeera reported.
Timeline
- Oman evacuates injured crew from attacked tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera: India's Foreign Ministry says 11 out of 12 injured crew members on board the On Peace are Indian nationals.