All 22 Indian crew members safe after oil tanker attack near Sharjah

Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has assured that all 22 Indian crew members aboard an oil tanker that came under attack at Sharjah Anchorage are safe and secure. The minister announced the development through a social media post, providing relief to families and maritime stakeholders concerned about the incident.

The attack on the vessel marked another security concern in regional waters, though specific details regarding the nature and extent of the incident were not immediately disclosed. The Sharjah Anchorage, situated in the United Arab Emirates, has been an area of concern for maritime security in recent months.

Sonowal's statement emphasized the safety of Indian nationals working in the maritime sector, a significant segment of the global shipping workforce. India maintains close maritime coordination with regional authorities to ensure the protection of its seafarers operating across international waters.

The confirmation comes as shipping companies and governments continue to monitor security developments in the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf region, which remains critical for global trade and energy transportation. Indian authorities have been actively engaged in tracking the welfare of crew members aboard vessels registered or operated under Indian flags.