Four crew members were injured when a projectile hit the MT Fujairah in the Persian Gulf, New Delhi has said

An Indian national was injured when a Liberia-flagged commercial tanker carrying six Indian crew members was attacked in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, India’s shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, has said.

The very large crude carrier MT Fujairah Energy was struck by a projectile while on its way to Dubai, injuring four crew members.

The Indian seafarer sustained minor injuries and has been safely evacuated to shore for medical evaluation, Sonowal posted on X.

“The remaining 18 crew members, including the other five Indian seafarers, are safe and accounted for,” he added.

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️

On Nov 10, Liberia-flagged VLCC MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying 6 Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf from Al Ruwais to Dubai.

Four crew members sustained injuries in the attack, including one Indian national, who suffered minor injuries and has been safely taken…