One Indian crew member was injured and is receiving treatment in Romania as India condemned attacks on commercial shipping
Three Indian nationals aboard the commercial vessel MV Royad Mammadov have been confirmed safe after the ship came under attack in the Black Sea, while two foreign nationals were killed, Indian authorities said.
The vessel was attacked while sailing in the Black Sea, leaving several crew members injured. The injured, including Indian nationals, were rescued by Romanian authorities and taken for medical treatment.
The Embassy of India in Romania said all three Indian crew members were safe. One of them suffered injuries and was receiving medical attention. Indian Ambassador to Romania Manoj Mohapatra spoke to the three Indians at Constanța County Hospital and also contacted the hospital’s chief physician, who confirmed that they were in good health and receiving the necessary care.
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The Indian Embassy said it remained in close contact with Romanian authorities and hospital officials and was providing assistance to the Indian crew
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The exact circumstances and responsibility for the attack were still being ascertained
India has condemned the incident, with the Ministry of External Affairs expressing grave concern over attacks targeting commercial vessels and seafarers. The ministry said such incidents threaten international waterways and disrupt global trade and called for conflicts affecting shipping routes to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
The incident comes amid growing security concerns in several major maritime corridors, including the Black Sea, Red Sea and Persian Gulf. India has repeatedly highlighted the risks faced by Indian seafarers working on international commercial vessels.
At the United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently warned that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers were unacceptable. India and Liberia have also launched a 25-nation group at the UN focused on improving the safety and security of merchant shipping and seafarers.
