1 Indian seafarer missing after attack on Panama-flagged tanker off Oman
An Indian seafarer went missing after the Panama‑flagged oil tanker MT El Gaia was attacked off Oman, while the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 13 of the 14 Indian crew members have been rescued. Search and rescue operations continue, with Indian diplomatic officials coordinating with Omani authorities.
- ✓An Indian seafarer went missing after the Panama‑flagged oil tanker MT El Gaia was attacked off Oman, while the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 13 of the 14 Indian crew members have been rescued.
- ✓The ministry condemned the attack and said the Indian embassy in Oman is actively working with Omani officials to locate the missing national.
- ✓According to the MEA statement, the incident involved a commercial vessel carrying 14 Indian crew members.
- ✓To date, ten Indian seafarers are among the 16 Indians killed in the West Asia conflict, and five have died in attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that a Panama‑flagged oil tanker, MT El Gaia, was targeted off the Omani coast on Sunday, leaving one Indian crew member unaccounted for while 13 of the 14 Indian seafarers aboard were rescued. The ministry condemned the attack and said the Indian embassy in Oman is actively working with Omani officials to locate the missing national.
According to the MEA statement, the incident involved a commercial vessel carrying 14 Indian crew members. Thirteen have been brought to safety, and a coordinated search‑and‑rescue effort is underway for the remaining sailor. The Indian embassy in Oman is monitoring the situation closely and has been in constant contact with Omani authorities to facilitate the operation.
India has repeatedly expressed concern over the rising threats to commercial shipping in the region, noting that Indian nationals frequently serve on such vessels. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the recent BRICS summit, proposed establishing a ‘Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network’ to protect Indian mariners from conflict‑related risks. To date, ten Indian seafarers are among the 16 Indians killed in the West Asia conflict, and five have died in attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 13 September 2026 |