Indian crew member killed in strike on cargo vessel near Strait of Hormuz
The bulk carrier MV Cape Dao was struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire, killing an Indian crew member. All 27 crew members were evacuated according to Oman's navy and India's embassy in Muscat. The incident is the latest in a series of maritime attacks in this strategically important waterway amid ongoing regional tensions involving Iran.
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An Indian crew member working as a wiper was killed when the bulk carrier MV Cape Dao came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, according to India's embassy in Oman. Oman's navy confirmed that all 27 crew members were evacuated after the ship was struck by an unknown projectile and caught fire.
The attack adds to a series of maritime incidents in the strategic waterway, through which a significant share of the world's seaborne oil passes. These incidents occur amid the wider crisis stemming from the war involving Iran. British maritime security agencies reported the blaze and casualties, although responsibility for the strike had not been established.
The incident is likely to renew international concern over the safety of commercial shipping in the Gulf region. Naval forces from several countries have increased their presence there in response to a series of attacks on vessels transiting the strait this year.
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