Two Indian seafarers missing after drone hits MT Petro Dolphin at Oman's Sohar anchorage; nine rescued

11 October 2026

Two Indian seafarers went missing on 11 October 2026 after a drone struck the tanker MT Petro Dolphin, which had 11 Indian crew on board.
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the vessel was attacked at Oman's Sohar Anchorage and that nine Indian crew had been rescued.
The same day the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Valthera was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz; all 11 Indian seafarers on it were safe.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Embassy of India in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities and the ship management companies.
The MEA said the safety of Indian seafarers is a priority and that attacks on commercial vessels, seafarers and civilian infrastructure must cease.