Vessel departs Fujairah after incident
An Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Laadki, has begun its voyage to India after a reported drone attack near Fujairah port. The vessel was carrying 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil when the incident took place, as per details reported by Hindustan Times.
The tanker managed to escape the attack and subsequently set course for India. The report stated that all Indian seafarers on board are safe.
Cargo details and crew safety confirmed
Jag Laadki was transporting a significant crude oil load, with the cargo quantified at 80,800 MT. The report highlighted that the crew consists of Indian seafarers and confirmed that no harm was reported to them during the incident.
There were no additional details in the report on damage to the ship, disruption to operations, or any injuries. The main update focused on the tanker’s safe departure and its onward journey to India.
Incident reported at Fujairah port
Fujairah port, located on the United Arab Emirates coastline, is a key global bunkering and shipping hub. The reported drone attack took place in the port area, after which the Indian-flagged tanker moved out and continued its planned route towards India.
The report did not provide further information on who was responsible for the drone attack attempt or whether other vessels were affected in the vicinity.
Ship now en route to India
Following the incident, Jag Laadki is currently sailing towards India, the report said. The confirmation that the ship is en route and the crew is safe brings immediate relief to families of those on board and to stakeholders tracking the vessel’s journey.
The development comes amid heightened attention on maritime safety for commercial shipping routes, particularly around major ports and chokepoints. However, the information available in the report is limited to the tanker’s escape and its onward movement towards India.