Sara Beysolow Nyanti

All 22 Indian crew members remained unharmed after a drone struck their tanker off the UAE on October 9, highlighting escalating maritime security threats in the Gulf region that prompted India and Liberia to establish an international coalition addressing seafarer protection.

Indian Union Minister Sonowal confirmed all 22 Indian seafarers remained safe following a drone attack on the Panama-flagged tanker MT GEM NO. 2 at Sharjah Anchorage on October 9, amid broader regional maritime security concerns.