Five Indians Rescued After Tanker Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Commercial vessels sail in waters near the Strait of Hormuz. Five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III were safely brought ashore after the vessel was reportedly struck by a projectile in the region. Photo: AP/File

Indian Embassy in Oman coordinates rescue of crew members from Kuwait-flagged MT Kazimah III; all five safely brought ashore

Key Highlights

• Five Indian nationals were rescued from the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III.
• The vessel was reportedly struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
• The Indian Embassy in Oman coordinated efforts to bring the five nationals safely ashore.
• The Embassy thanked Omani authorities for their assistance during the operation.
• The incident comes amid heightened concerns over maritime security in the strategically important waterway.

Muscat: Five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III were safely brought ashore after the vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Embassy of India in Oman.

The Embassy said in a post on X on Friday that it had coordinated the rescue of the five Indians following the incident involving the tanker.

The Indian nationals were subsequently shifted safely ashore with assistance from Omani authorities.

The Embassy expressed its appreciation to Oman for the support extended during the rescue operation.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime passages, particularly for energy shipments, making security incidents involving commercial vessels in the region a matter of international concern.