India, Nov. 12 -- A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker was hit by a projectile off Mina Saqr on November 11, prompting the evacuation of all 22 crew members aboard, including 19 Indian seafarers, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. No injuries were reported.

The tanker, MT Dominica Prosperity, was drifting off Mina Saqr when it came under attack, according to Sonowal. The UAE Coast Guard carried out the evacuation, ensuring all crew members were brought to safety, he added.

Sharing details of the incident on X, Sonowal confirmed that none of the 19 Indian nationals aboard the vessel had sustained injuries.

"On Nov 11, Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY, carrying 19 Indian seafarers, was targeted in a ...