Prashant Pise meets sailor receiving treatment at Sohar hospital; all 13 Indian crew members were rescued after the vessel came under attack off Oman’s coast
India’s Ambassador to Oman, Prashant Pise, has visited an injured Indian seafarer receiving treatment at a hospital in Sohar following an attack on the Indian vessel MSV Quba off the Omani coast last month.
During his visit on November 12, Pise enquired about the sailor’s condition and spoke to the medical team about his treatment and recovery. He also conveyed his wishes for the seafarer’s speedy recovery, according to the Indian Embassy in Muscat.
In a statement shared on social media, the embassy said it stood firmly with the affected seafarers and their families and remained committed to providing all necessary assistance.
The MSV Quba was attacked by an unidentified aerial object on October 29 while sailing from the United Arab Emirates towards Somalia. The incident occurred off the coast of Oman. All 13 Indian crew members aboard the vessel were rescued, although some sustained injuries.
The ambassador’s visit comes amid growing concerns over the safety of commercial shipping and Indian seafarers operating in the Gulf region and surrounding waters
On November 10, India reiterated its call for safe and uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi was in contact with all concerned parties to prevent attacks on civilian shipping, including Indian-flagged vessels.
The concerns have intensified following another maritime incident on November 2, when an Indian sailor was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel near Limah in Oman. India strongly condemned the incident.
The developments have highlighted the risks faced by Indian seafarers working on international shipping routes and the importance of protecting civilian vessels amid regional tensions.
