Indian-flagged vessel attacked, sinks in Red Sea; all 13 crew rescued

Published Aug 4, 05:54 PM UTC

On August 4, 2026, an Indian-flagged merchant vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, came under attack off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, resulting in the sinking of the ship. All 13 Indian nationals aboard were rescued, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). India condemned the attack, calling for an end to targeting commercial shipping in the region. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Yemeni authorities for the crew's safety. The MEA thanked Yemeni authorities for their support and emphasized the need to restore free and unimpeded navigation through international waterways in accordance with international law.