All 24 Indian seafarers are safe after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Romania
A crude oil tanker and a chemical tanker carrying Indian seafarers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and Romania respectively. All 24 seafarers are safe, and the Indian shipping ministry confirmed their well-being.
- A crude oil tanker carrying 15 Indian seafarers was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and a chemical tanker carrying nine Indian seafarers was hit by a drone in Romania.
- The chemical tanker Yara J reached the Port of Constanta, and the shipping minister said it was hit by a drone at Sulina Anchorage.
- All 24 Indian seafarers from two vessels are safe, including all nine on the Yara J.
- The BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 estimates Indians account for 12.16 percent of the global seafaring workforce.
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