Indian Merchant Vessel Sunk Off Yemen Coast; All 13 Crew Members Rescued
Thirteen Indian nationals were saved after their vessel, the MSV Faize Noore Oliya, came under attack and sank in the Red Sea. New Delhi has issued a formal condemnation of the strike and called for the restoration of maritime safety.
Key takeaways
- The Indian-flagged vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya sank off the coast of Yemen on August 4, 2026.
- All 13 Indian nationals on board the merchant ship were rescued and are being monitored by the Embassy in Riyadh.
- India has formally condemned the attack and demanded an end to the targeting of commercial shipping.
- The Ministry of External Affairs called for the restoration of free and unimpeded navigation in international waterways.
Attack and Rescue Operations in the Red Sea
An Indian-flagged merchant ship, the MSV Faize Noore Oliya, was targeted and sunk off the Yemeni coast on August 4, 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that all 13 Indian nationals on board were safely rescued following the incident. Indian diplomats in Riyadh are currently working with Yemeni officials to ensure the continued security of the crew members.
New Delhi Demands Security for International Waterways
In a formal statement, the MEA expressed deep concern over the persistent threats to commercial shipping within the region. The government emphasized that the freedom of navigation must be restored immediately in accordance with international law. "The targeting of commercial shipping in the region must end," the Ministry stated, calling for an immediate return to unimpeded maritime commerce.
Key Diplomatic Developments
- The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is leading the coordination for crew welfare.
- Government officials thanked Yemeni authorities for their direct assistance in the rescue mission.
- The incident marks a continuation of high-risk maritime activity in the Red Sea corridor.
Source: The Hindu — World
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