Gujarat ship sinks in US-Iran attack: One Indian killed, 17 crew members rescued; was heading from Dubai to Yemen

DUBAI: A Gujarat cargo ship MSV AL Faiz Noore Soleimani-I , sank in the crossfire between the Iranian and US navies in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday night.

In the accident, an Indian crew member named Altaf Talab Ker, who was working in the engine room of the ship, died, while the remaining 17 crew members were rescued.

Speaking to Bhaskar, Adam Bhai, General Secretary of the Indian Sailing Vessels Association, shared this information. He also sent an email to the Indian Embassy in Dubai, requesting help.

The cargo ship MSV AL Faiz Noore Soleimani-I was carrying cargo from Dubai to the Yemeni port of Mukalla. A total of 18 crew members, including one gunman, were on board.

Secretary Adam said – after the firing, the ship filled with water

According to Adam Bhai, the ship was passing through the Strait of Hormuz at around 1 a.m. on May 7th. At that time, a firefight broke out between the Iranian and US navies. The Gujarati ship was also caught in the crossfire.

The firing caused extensive damage to the ship, which began to fill with water, leading to its sinking. Altaf Talab Ker, who was in the engine room, was seriously injured and died on the spot.

After the ship sank, the crew began their rescue efforts. Another vessel, MSV Prem Sagar-I, passing by, arrived to help. This ship safely evacuated 17 crew members.

All the rescued crew members arrived safely at Dubai Port late on May 8th. Adam Bhai also provided a video of the crew to Bhaskar. As soon as news of the incident reached Salaya, grief spread throughout the area and the fishing community.

Vessels Association seeks help from Indian Embassy

Following the accident, Adam Bhai, General Secretary of the Indian Sailing Vessels Association, immediately emailed the Indian Embassy in Dubai, informing them of the incident. He appealed for immediate intervention and humanitarian assistance.

The association has demanded the last rites of the deceased crew Altaf Talab Ker, death certificate and safe return of the 17 crew who reached Dubai.

The association has demanded that the necessary administrative procedures for the funeral of the deceased, Altaf Talab Ker, be completed expeditiously. In addition, the death certificate and postmortem report be made available in coordination with the local administration. The process of repatriating the crew to India has been initiated.

Source: Dainik Bhaskar