Four crew were injured when supertanker Fujairah Energy was hit by a projectile on 10 November. Six Indian seafarers were aboard. Here is what is confirmed.
A Liberia registered supertanker carrying six Indian seafarers was hit by a projectile in the Arabian Gulf on 10 November 2026, leaving four crew members injured. As India monitors the safety of its seafarers and a separate attack damaged an ADNOC Logistics and Services vessel the same day, questions are growing about security on one of the world’s busiest energy routes.
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The Liberia registered supertanker VLCC MT Fujairah Energy was hit by a projectile on 10 November while transiting the Arabian Gulf. India’s Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the incident in a post on X. Four crew members were injured in the strike.
The vessel was on a transit between Al Ruwais and Dubai at the time. The origin of the projectile has not been publicly identified.
Six Indian seafarers were on board. One of them suffered minor injuries and has been taken ashore for further medical examination, the minister said. The remaining 18 crew members, including the other five Indian seafarers, are safe and accounted for.
The Indian government says it is monitoring the situation and is in close contact with the ship management company. The aim is to ensure the security, medical care and wellbeing of the seafarers.
Early on 11 November, maritime monitoring authorities said they had received a report of an incident involving a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The status of the crew, the extent of any damage and the environmental impact were unknown.
Vessels transiting the area were advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity while authorities investigate. The report did not identify the vessel or give further details about the circumstances. It is not confirmed whether this report relates to the Fujairah Energy.
Yes. ADNOC Logistics and Services confirmed that one of its vessels sustained damage in an attack in UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on the afternoon of Tuesday, 10 November.
“Response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available,” the company said in a statement.
The company did not disclose the identity of the vessel or the extent of the damage. It urged the public to rely exclusively on official sources and to avoid circulating rumours or unverified reports.
The incidents come amid a run of attacks on commercial vessels around the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf. As of 1 November, regional maritime monitors had recorded 18 confirmed attacks in the Strait since 6 October. Several tankers were also struck in early November, including off Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Indian seafarers form a significant part of the crews working in this region, so each incident draws close attention in New Delhi. Further updates on the condition of the crew and the investigation are expected.
Sources: Gulf News
