Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:13pm on 12 Nov 2026,Thursday India Global
A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker, MT Dominica Prosperity, carrying 19 Indian seafarers was struck by a projectile off Mina Saqr, United Arab Emirates, on November 11. The vessel was carrying 22 crew members when the incident occurred while it was drifting offshore. The UAE Coast Guard successfully evacuated all 22 crew members, including the 19 Indian nationals. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that everyone was safe and no injuries were reported. The Indian government is maintaining contact with the ship management company to monitor the crew's safety and provide necessary assistance amid regional maritime security concerns. (PC: Reuters)
