New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- An Indian national lost his life while 19 other Indian seafarers were rescued after their commercial vessel, MV Cape Dao, came under attack off the east coast of Oman.

India condemned the attack on the vessel and said continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrisome.

"We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel MV Cape Dao earlier today off the east coast of Oman. Of the 20 Indian seafarers on board, 19 have been rescued, while 1 Indian national tragically lost his life. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

MEA said India's embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactivel...