New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- India strongly condemns the attack on Indian mechanised sailing vessel 'Faize Noore Oliya' near Yemeni waters, which later capsized and sank, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday.

In a post on X, Sonowal informed that all 14 seafarers (including 13 Indians) have been safely rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard.

"India strongly condemns this unprovoked attack on the defenceless 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," he said.

The Minister added that he had instructed the Director Gener...