Gujarat Sailor Killed in Attack on Indian-Flagged Vessel off Oman Coast; 13 Crew Rescued

Ahmedabad: A Gujarati seafarer was killed after an Indian merchant sailing vessel (MSV), AL JUSUFI, carrying 14 Indian crew members, was struck by an unidentified aerial object near the coast of Oman on November 2, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said.

The deceased seafarer has been identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat. Following the incident, 13 crew members safely evacuated the vessel and were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways expressed condolences over the death and said the Ministry and the Indian Embassy in Oman were in contact with local authorities to provide immediate assistance to the 13 survivors.

The authorities are also coordinating to facilitate the swift repatriation of the surviving crew members and the mortal remains of the deceased seafarer to India. DeshGujarat