Indian sailor killed in Hormuz attack; FSUI asks, 'How long will we keep counting deaths?'
An Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after two Emirati oil tankers came under attack by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting
An Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after two Emirati oil tankers came under attack by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said the tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani territorial waters. The deceased crew member was aboard the Mombasa. Hours before the sailor's death was officially confirmed, the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) in a post on X expressed concerns over the growing number of Indian seafarers caught in the conflict. The union questioned how long India would continue "counting the deaths of our seafarers" and urged the government to take stronger action to protect merchant sailors operating in the increasingly volatile region. "How long will we keep counting the deaths of our seafarers? When will the government act?" read the X post by FSUI. 'Strait of Hormuz becoming increasingly dangerous' Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What happened to the Indian sailor in the recent Hormuz attack? ⌵ An Indian sailor was killed, and eight others were injured when two Emirati oil tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were attacked by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. 2 Why is the Strait of Hormuz considered dangerous for seafarers?
⌵ The Strait of Hormuz has become increasingly dangerous due to rising tensions and hostilities between the United States and Iran, leading to attacks on vessels transiting through this critical waterway. 3 How has the UAE responded to the attack on its oil tankers? ⌵ The UAE's Defense Ministry condemned the attack as a serious violation of international law, asserting its full right to respond to the escalation and protect its territorial integrity and citizens. 4 Should the Indian government take action to protect its seafarers in Hormuz? ⌵ Many advocate for stronger intervention from the Indian government to safeguard its seafarers, as voiced by the Forward Seamen's Union of India in light of the escalating dangers in the region. 5 What are the implications of renewed US-Iran tensions for oil prices? ⌵ Renewed tensions have caused benchmark Brent crude prices to rise as fears of disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz increase, impacting global energy markets. It further listed the vessels involving Indian crew that came under attack, including MT Settebello, MT Marivex, MT Jalveer, MT Safesea Vishnu and Mombasa, while calling for a stronger intervention through international bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). "One after another, our brave Indian seafarers are losing their lives. The Strait of Hormuz has become increasingly dangerous. Families are grieving, and in many cases, the bodies of those killed have not even been brought home," the post read further.
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