

1 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 4, 2026 10:41 PM IST
An Indian ship, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, has been hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing the vessel to capsize and sink, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. The minister further added that all 14 seafarers, including 13 Indians, are safe, and that the government is moving to ensure the security of Indian seafarers in the region.
Indian MSV Faize Noore Oliya has been hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing the vessel to capsize and sink.
India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the defenseless mechanised sailing vessel. The safety of our people is our supreme priority & I am relieved to…
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) August 4, 2026
In a post on X, Sonowal wrote, “India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the defenseless mechanised sailing vessel. 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.”
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