India says tanker struck in Hormuz; 15 Indian crew safe

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Minister identifies MT ST 3 and confirms Indian crew members are uninjured

Crude-oil tanker MT ST 3 was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on October 16, India’s shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. All 15 Indian crew members aboard were safe and uninjured, according to his statement, reported by The National and Moneycontrol. Sonowal said authorities were maintaining contact with the ship’s management. The statement identifies the vessel and confirms the Indian crew members’ safety, but does not identify responsibility for the strike or establish the extent of damage to the tanker.

The National: Oil tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz, says Indian ports minister · Moneycontrol: 15 Indians safe after oil tanker MT ST 3 hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz