A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker carrying 22 crew members was struck by a projectile off the UAE port of Mina Saqr on November 11, 2026, according to a report by Marine Insight. The vessel was identified as MT Dominica Prosperity, with Indian Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stating on social platform X that the ship was targeted while drifting off the port.
All 22 crew members, including 19 Indian nationals, were evacuated by the UAE Coast Guard. Sonowal confirmed that none of the Indian seafarers sustained injuries and stated that Indian authorities remain in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure the crew's safety and logistical needs.
British maritime agencies cited by Reuters located the strike approximately 14 nautical miles northwest of Ras Al Khaimah and stated that the impact triggered a fire in the vessel's engine room. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) indicated that firefighting efforts were active following the report.
Maritime security firm Ambrey stated that the tanker was hit at the stern while departing the Strait of Hormuz. None of the published reports have publicly identified who fired the projectile, and the vessel's overall structural condition and the full extent of damage have not been officially confirmed.
The incident follows a separate strike on November 10 involving the Liberian-flagged tanker MT Fujairah Energy during transit between Al Ruwais and Dubai, which injured four crew members. In light of these developments, India's Ministry of External Affairs has called for safe navigation across the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Marine Insight · 2026-11-13
