MV Cape Dao attack: Indian Embassy in Oman confirms death of national, monitoring crew safety

The Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the attack on merchant vessel MV Cape Dao, confirming the tragic death of one Indian national and coordinating crew safety.

An Indian citizen died as the merchant vessel MV Cape Dao fell victim to a lethal attack as it transited towards India. The death of an Indian national was confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Oman, which is keeping a close watch on the situation and coordinating with the authorities to secure the rest of the surviving crew members.

Indian Embassy confirms death and coordinates with authorities

The Indian mission in Muscat conveyed its deep condolences on the occasion and offered condolences to the family of the deceased.

Official statement: In its post on X, the embassy said, "We are deeply saddened by the death of one Indian national in the attack. Our condolences to the bereaved family.

Details of crew members: The mission revealed that there were 19 Indian nationals aboard the ship.

Coordination with authorities: The embassy is working with Omani authorities and is coordinating with the RPSL agency and the family of the deceased.

FSUI names deceased and details attack

The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) identified the deceased sailor as Suraj Yadav, a wiper belonging to Deoria, Uttar Pradesh.   

The strike: The FSUI reported that the vessel was struck by two separate projectiles—one hitting the port side of the C-deck accommodation area and another impacting the port side hull near the engine room.

Union demands: Expressing outrage over escalating risks to civilian mariners in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the union called for immediate accountability, safe passage, and justice for Yadav and other Indian seafarers operating in volatile maritime corridors.

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