Indian dhow attacked in Omani waters, crew rescued

NEW DELHI: Indian dhow — Haji Ali — sailing from Somalia to Sharjah successful the UAE sank aft coming nether onslaught successful Omani waters aboriginal Wednesday. Meanwhile, 2 much India-bound ships, carrying LPG, crossed the strife-hit Strait of Hormuz connected Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, taking the full fig of specified vessels to 13.The 2 ships are foreign-flagged vessels, the shipping ministry stated connected Thursday. Describing the onslaught connected the mechanised sailing vas (MSV) Haji Ali arsenic unacceptable, govt deplored the information that commercialized shipping and civilian mariners proceed to beryllium targeted. In a statement, outer affairs ministry said India reiterates that targeting commercialized shipping and endangering guiltless civilian unit members, oregon different impeding state of navigation and commerce, should beryllium avoided.Govt sources said it wasn’t wide yet who was liable for the attack.Mukesh Mangal, further caput successful shipping ministry said the onslaught connected the dhow led to a occurrence and consequent sinking of the vessel. “All 14 unit members onboard were safely rescued by Omani Coast Guard and person reached Dibba larboard of Dibba, that is Oman. The unit is reported to beryllium harmless and indispensable formalities with section authorities person been completed,” the authoritative stated.

Dhows transportation cargo and are not regulated arsenic large vessels, the authoritative said.Shipping ministry officials said the Marshall Islands-flagged LPG bearer Symi transited done the strait connected Wednesday evening and it is proceeding with 21 unit members, comprising 8 Ukrainians and 13 Filipinos. It is carrying 19,965 tonnes of LPG. The tanker is estimated to scope Deen Dayal port, Kandla, connected Saturday.The 2nd Vietnam-flagged NV Sunshine, carrying 46,427 cooking gas, completed her transit done the strait connected Thursday morning. It is proceeding to New Mangalore larboard and is expected to scope connected May 18.