India Condemns Attack On Indian-Flagged Ship Near Oman, Calls It “Unacceptable”

Ministry of External Affairs has strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial ship off the coast of Oman, calling the incident “unacceptable” amid rising tensions in West Asia.

What happened

• An Indian-flagged vessel came under attack near the Oman coast
• The Indian government confirmed that all Indian crew members are safe
• Omani authorities rescued the crew after the incident
• India expressed concern over continued attacks on commercial shipping routes

MEA’s statement

The Ministry of External Affairs said:

“The attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman is unacceptable.”

India also reiterated that:

• Commercial ships should not be targeted
• Civilian sailors must be protected
• Freedom of maritime navigation must remain uninterrupted

Why the attack matters

The incident comes during heightened instability in:

Strait of Hormuz

The route is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying a major share of global oil and gas supplies.

India-bound LPG vessels still crossing the region

Despite the security concerns:

• Multiple India-bound LPG carriers continue passing through the Strait of Hormuz
• Authorities are closely monitoring shipping movement in coordination with:
  • DG Shipping
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
  • Ministry of External Affairs

Ships mentioned in the report

Two LPG vessels recently completed transit:

• Symi headed to Kandla carrying around 20,000 tonnes of LPG
• NV Sunshine headed toward New Mangalore port

Officials also said:

• 13 India-flagged ships are currently in the Persian Gulf awaiting safe passage

Why it matters

The attack highlights growing risks to global shipping as regional tensions continue affecting:

• Energy supply chains
• Oil and gas transportation
• Maritime security
• International trade routes

India remains heavily dependent on energy imports passing through the Gulf region.

What changes

• Security monitoring around Gulf shipping routes may increase
• India could strengthen maritime coordination in the region
• Commercial shipping operators may face higher operational risks

Who is affected

• Indian shipping companies
• Maritime crews operating in the Gulf
• Global energy markets
• Countries dependent on Middle East oil and gas supplies

What to watch next

Attention will now focus on the investigation into the attack, regional maritime security measures, and whether tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue threatening global commercial shipping operations.