Amaravati, March 05, 2026: Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have forced hundreds of ships to anchor off Gulf coasts after a crude oil tanker caught fire from a missile strike on March 1.
Indian crew members on stranded vessels express growing concern over safety and prolonged delays.
A Hyderabad-based chief engineer aboard a crude oil carrier from Iraq to Dubai reported his ship stationary near Sharjah since the incident, with provisions holding for days but uncertainty mounting.
One Andhra Pradesh seafarer was injured in the attacked tanker and receives treatment in Oman.
