The Economic Times

Shipping Ministry confirms attack on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of Hormuz

A fire erupted on the oil tanker MT Marivex, located south of the Strait of Hormuz, with all 24 Indian seafarers aboard reported safe. India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is actively coordinating with other government bodies and Indian embassies overseas. The tanker was reportedly empty at the time, and port operations in India are unaffected.