Indian-flagged cargo ship sinks off Yemen, crew rescued

An Indian-flagged commercial vessel was attacked and sank off the coast of Yemen on Tuesday, August 4, with all 14 crew members successfully rescued by Yemeni forces. The incident occurred in the Red Sea near a major international shipping corridor, prompting condemnation from India and raising renewed security concerns for maritime trade in the region.

The mechanized sailing vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was reportedly struck by an explosives-laden boat approximately 13 nautical miles south of the port city of Hodeidah. The attack caused the vessel to capsize and sink. According to Yemen's government-affiliated National Resistance Forces (NRF), a joint operation by coast guard and naval units rescued all 14 people on board, comprising 13 Indian sailors and one Yemeni national. The rescued crew members were taken to a secure location, provided with medical assistance, and no casualties were reported.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning the attack, describing it as "deeply concerning." The ministry confirmed that all 13 Indian nationals were safe and thanked Yemeni authorities for their assistance in the rescue operation. India's Embassy...