India has strongly condemned the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, describing the targeting of civilian shipping and commercial infrastructure as unacceptable and calling for the immediate restoration of safe maritime navigation in the region.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the vessel had 11 Indian nationals on board at the time of the attack. Ten Indian crew members have been rescued, while one Indian national remains missing. Search and rescue operations are currently underway.
In an official statement, the MEA said the Embassy of India in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and is in constant coordination with Omani authorities to support the ongoing rescue efforts.
“We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing,” the ministry stated.
India also expressed appreciation to the Omani authorities for their swift response and assistance in the rescue operation.
The government described the continued attacks on commercial vessels operating in the region as deeply concerning, warning that such incidents pose serious risks to global maritime trade, the safety of seafarers, and regional stability.
Reiterating its call for restraint, the MEA urged all parties to pursue diplomatic solutions to reduce tensions in the region.
“The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest,” the statement said.
The latest attack adds to growing security concerns in the Gulf and surrounding waters, a critical corridor for global energy supplies and international trade, where merchant vessels have faced an increasing number of security incidents in recent months.
