New Delhi, July 7 -- An India-bound vessel coming from Qatar reportedly experienced a suspected drone attack and no casualties or environmental damage have been reported, sources said on Tuesday.

The sources said there are 29 seafarers on board the vessel, of which four are Indian nationals and information received said that all crew members are safe.

The sources said that vessel's engine room caught fire following the strike, resulting in heavy smoke. The vessel is proceeding to Dahej in India from Ras Laffan in Qatar.

The incident took place in Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz.

"On July 7 while transiting in the Arabian Sea, LNGC AL REKAYYAT reportedly experienced a suspected drone attack. The incident was reported to DGCOMM ...