India-flagged ship sinks after attack in Red Sea; All 13 Indian sailors rescued

By  News On Air   Aug 05, 2026

An Indian-flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank in the Red Sea after coming under attack off the coast of Yemen yesterday. All the 14 seafarers, including 13 Indian nationals, who were on board the vessel were rescued safely. According to reports, the Indian-flagged tanker was carrying oil from Saudi Arabia. 

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal said that the vessel was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing the vessel to capsize and sink. Mr Sonowal said, India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the defenceless mechanised sailing vessel. He said, the safety of our people is our supreme priority. 

In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the attack on the Indian-flagged vessel, saying the continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrisome. It said the targeting of commercial shipping in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region must be restored at the earliest.

The Ministry said that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with Yemeni authorities for the safety and security of the crew.