What Happened Off the Coast of Oman? Indian Embassy Investigates Vessel Incident

Indian Embassy in Muscat Responds to Vessel Incident

Dubai: In light of rising tensions in the Gulf region, the Indian Embassy in Muscat announced on Thursday that it is actively monitoring a situation involving a ship near Oman’s Shinas port that occurred earlier in the day.

The embassy shared an update on X, stating, "We have learned of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman earlier today. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities for further details."

We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details.

— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) June 11, 2026

No additional information was provided by the embassy.

This announcement coincided with the confirmation from Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, regarding the tragic news of three Indian seafarers who were previously reported missing after a US military strike on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman.