An India-flagged cargo vessel reportedly transporting Saudi oil sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen following a projectile strike. The MSV Faize Noore Oliya sustained a direct hit near Yemeni waters and subsequently went down on August 4, 2026, according to reports. India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a formal condemnation of the attack in response to the incident.
Sarbananda Sonowal, India's Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, confirmed that the vessel had been struck by a projectile and detailed the circumstances surrounding the sinking. The attack marks another incident of shipping disruption in a strategically critical maritime corridor that has faced growing security challenges in recent months.
All crew members aboard the vessel were successfully rescued, including 13 Indian nationals, mitigating potential loss of life despite the destruction of the ship. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about maritime security in the Red Sea and the vulnerability of commercial shipping in the region.