Indian Seafarer Killed In Drone Strike On Cargo Ship Near Oman, 13 Crew Rescued

An Indian seafarer died with 13 rescued, after a cargo ship came under attack off the coast of Oman.

An unknown aerial object struck the vessel near the coast of Oman on November 2, 2026, the Indian Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed. The cargo vessel, identified as MSV Al Jusufi, had 14 Indian nationals aboard. An Indian sailor from Gujarat was killed, with 13 others safely evacuated and rescued by the Omani Coast Guard. Sonowal took to X to express his condolences following the sailor’s death.

The vessel was travelling to Gujarat’s Porbandar from Al Hamriya port in the UAE during the attack. The MEA said that the Indian Embassy is monitoring the situation. They are working with the Oman authorities to ensure the smooth return of the survivors along with the mortal remains of the deceased sailor.

India called for an immediate de-escalation and for ongoing negotiations to conclude with a diplomatic solution in West Asia following the recent casualty, The Tribune reports. The attack renewed India’s demand for a cessation of commercial ship attacks and to promote safe navigation.

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