The MSV Faize Noore Oliya, a vessel operating under the MSV Faize Noore Oliya shipping company, was reportedly attacked south of the port city of Hodeida, according to an unnamed Yemeni official cited by the French news agency AFP. The ship was carrying a total of 14 individuals, comprising thirteen Indian citizens and one Yemeni national. All occupants were successfully rescued and transported to the port of Moka.
In response to the incident, the Indian Minister of Maritime Affairs, Sarbananda Sonowal, used social media platform X to report that a rocket struck the ship near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink. The Minister strongly condemned the attack, emphasizing that the action was unprovoked. An Indian press representative, speaking via AFP, echoed this condemnation, stating that attacks targeting merchant ships in the region must cease immediately.
The reports detail the swift rescue operation that ensured the safety of the passengers aboard the MSV. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns for maritime traffic in the region, prompting calls from India for international adherence to safe passage standards for commercial vessels.
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