October 12, 2026 9:27 AM
Two tankers attacked near Strait of Hormuz and Oman; two Indian seafarers missing
Two commercial tankers which were carrying Indian seafarers were attacked in separate incidents on October 11 in the Strait of Hormuz region and off Oman, leaving two Indian nationals missing, while 20 other Indians aboard the vessels were reported safe. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Valthera, carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire onboard. All 11 Indian crew members were reported safe, Union Ports, Shipping and Wate...