One Indian seafarer was killed after an Indian-flagged merchant vessel, AL JUSUFI, carrying 14 Indian crew members, was struck by an unidentified aerial object off the coast of Oman on November 2.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the incident in a post on X, stating that 13 crew members had safely evacuated the vessel and were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.
The deceased seafarer was identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij, a native of Gujarat, who succumbed to his injuries following the incident.
Expressing grief over the loss of life, Sonowal extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones.
The minister said that the Ministry and the Indian Embassy in Oman were in contact with local authorities to ensure immediate assistance for the 13 survivors.
Efforts are also underway to facilitate the early repatriation of the surviving crew members and the mortal remains of the deceased seafarer.
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