New Delhi: India has strongly condemned an attack on one of its commercial vessels that sank in the Red Sea off Yemen on Tuesday, describing the incident as an unprovoked strike on a defenceless ship and that repeated assaults on commercial shipping in the region must end.&nbsp;The mechanised sailing vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.&nbsp;“India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the defenseless mechanised sailing vessel,” he stated.&nbsp;“The safety of our people is our supreme priority &amp; I am relieved to inform that ALL 14 seafarers (including 13 Indians) have been safely rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and brought to the Port of Mokha.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/munir-protege-mohsin-naqvi-s-claim-of-unearthing-huge-scam-triggers-tremors-in-pakistan-s-power-corridors-1785869067161">Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors</a>&nbsp;India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the sinking and the rescue of the 13 Indian nationals abroad.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We condemn the attack on the Indian flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya that sank in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen on August 4, 2026. All 13 Indian nationals have been rescued,” the MEA said in a statement.&nbsp;“Our Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Yemeni authorities for the safety and security of the crew. We thank the Yemeni authorities for their support.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-trump-snub-pakistan-ex-us-general-says-pak-qatar-compromised-mediators-1785852825375">Did Trump snub Pakistan? Ex-US General says Pak and Qatar ‘compromised’ mediators</a>&nbsp;The ministry added that the continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping were “deeply worrisome.”&nbsp;“The targeting of commercial shipping in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest,” it said.&nbsp;Sonowal said he had instructed the Director General of Maritime Administration to take immediate steps with all agencies “to ensure the absolute security of Indian seafarers in the region and provide all necessary assistance to the rescued crew.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-orders-crackdown-on-digital-arrest-scams-setting-up-of-panel-1785857834849">Supreme Court orders crackdown on digital arrest scams, setting up of panel</a>&nbsp;The incident marks the first such attack on an Indian vessel (mechanized small vessel) in the Red Sea off Yemen, an area far from the Strait of Hormuz but long plagued by threats linked to Houthis.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Red Sea corridor, a vital artery for global trade between Asia and Europe via the Suez Canal, has grown increasingly concerned for commercial shipping. Any disruption there forces vessels onto the much longer route around the Cape of Good Hope, driving up insurance premiums, voyage times and overall costs for operators and consumers alike.

The mechanised sailing vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the sinking and the rescue of the 13 Indian nationals abroad.

New Delhi: India has strongly condemned an attack on one of its commercial vessels that sank in the Red Sea off Yemen on Tuesday, describing the incident as an unprovoked strike on a defenceless ship and that repeated assaults on commercial shipping in the region must end. The mechanised sailing vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. “India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the defenseless mechanised sailing vessel,” he stated. “The safety of our people is our supreme priority & I am relieved to inform that ALL 14 seafarers (including 13 Indians) have been safely rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and brought to the Port of Mokha.” Also Read: Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the sinking and the rescue of the 13 Indian nationals abroad. “We condemn the attack on the Indian flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya that sank in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen on August 4, 2026. All 13 Indian nationals have been rescued,” the MEA said in a statement. “Our Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Yemeni authorities for the safety and security of the crew. We thank the Yemeni authorities for their support.” Also Read: Did Trump snub Pakistan? Ex-US General says Pak and Qatar ‘compromised’ mediators The ministry added that the continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping were “deeply worrisome.” “The targeting of commercial shipping in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest,” it said. Sonowal said he had instructed the Director General of Maritime Administration to take immediate steps with all agencies “to ensure the absolute security of Indian seafarers in the region and provide all necessary assistance to the rescued crew.” Also Read: Supreme Court orders crackdown on digital arrest scams, setting up of panel The incident marks the first such attack on an Indian vessel (mechanized small vessel) in the Red Sea off Yemen, an area far from the Strait of Hormuz but long plagued by threats linked to Houthis. The Red Sea corridor, a vital artery for global trade between Asia and Europe via the Suez Canal, has grown increasingly concerned for commercial shipping. Any disruption there forces vessels onto the much longer route around the Cape of Good Hope, driving up insurance premiums, voyage times and overall costs for operators and consumers alike.

The mechanised sailing vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the sinking and the rescue of the 13 Indian nationals abroad.

Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack off Yemen; all crew rescued

Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked an Indian-flagged crude oil tanker with a drone in the Red Sea, the US military reported Sunday morning (Dec 24).

M/V Saibaba, a Gabon-owned tanker, reported no injuries after the attack but sent out an SOS call to a US warship operating in its vicinity.

The vessel, which is managed by an Indian company, was now on its way back to India. Crew members on the ship, all Indians, are reportedly safe.

The attack comes a day after another oil tanker came under drone attack off the Indian coast. The US on Sunday said the attack was carried out by Iran.

In total, two ships were targeted by Iranian-backed militants in the recent incident.

One of them, a Norwegian-flagged and owned chemical tanker named M/V Blaamanen reported a near miss of a Houthi drone, the US military said.

The second one was M/V Saibaba, which was hit by the drone.

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"A second vessel, the M/V SAIBABA, a Gabon-owned, Indian-flagged crude oil tanker, reported that it was hit by a one-way attack drone with no injuries reported. The USS LABOON (DDG 58) responded to the distress calls from these attacks," the US military said.

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The Yemen-based militants also reportedly tried to attack a US warship operating in the Red Sea area.

Watch:&nbsp;Drone attack in Indian Ocean: Indian Coast Guard deploys ship for help

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The US Central Command said a US Navy destroyer patrolling in the Red Sea knocked down four attack drones before they could strike the warship.

The USS Laboon "shot down four unmanned aerial drones originating from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen that were inbound toward the American vessel," Centcom said in a post on X (formerly Twitter), adding there were "no injuries or damage".

(With inputs from agencies)

Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked an Indian-flagged crude oil tanker with a drone in the Red Sea, the US military reported Sunday morning (Dec 24). M/V Saibaba, a Gabon-owned tanker, reported no injuries after the attack but sent out an SOS call to a US warship operating in its vicinity.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked an Indian-flagged crude oil tanker with a drone in the Red Sea, the US military reported Sunday morning (Dec 24). M/V Saibaba, a Gabon-owned tanker, reported no injuries after the attack but sent out an SOS call to a US warship operating in its vicinity. The vessel, which is managed by an Indian company, was now on its way back to India. Crew members on the ship, all Indians, are reportedly safe. The attack comes a day after another oil tanker came under drone attack off the Indian coast. The US on Sunday said the attack was carried out by Iran. In total, two ships were targeted by Iranian-backed militants in the recent incident. One of them, a Norwegian-flagged and owned chemical tanker named M/V Blaamanen reported a near miss of a Houthi drone, the US military said. The second one was M/V Saibaba, which was hit by the drone. Also read: US Pentagon accuses Iran for drone attack on `Israel-affiliated` chemical tanker off Indian Coast "A second vessel, the M/V SAIBABA, a Gabon-owned, Indian-flagged crude oil tanker, reported that it was hit by a one-way attack drone with no injuries reported. The USS LABOON (DDG 58) responded to the distress calls from these attacks," the US military said. On December 23 two Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles were fired into international shipping lanes in the Southern Red Sea from Houthi controlled areas of Yemen. No ships reported being impacted by the ballistic missiles. Between 3 and 8 p.m. (Sanaa time), the USS LABOON (DDG… pic.twitter.com/jcBisbXBaS — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) December 24, 2023 × The Yemen-based militants also reportedly tried to attack a US warship operating in the Red Sea area. Watch: Drone attack in Indian Ocean: Indian Coast Guard deploys ship for help × The US Central Command said a US Navy destroyer patrolling in the Red Sea knocked down four attack drones before they could strike the warship. The USS Laboon "shot down four unmanned aerial drones originating from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen that were inbound toward the American vessel," Centcom said in a post on X (formerly Twitter), adding there were "no injuries or damage". (With inputs from agencies)

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Houthis strike Indian-flagged oil tanker with drone in Red Sea: US military