India condemns attack on vessel off Oman, 1 crew missing, 10 rescued

India has condemned an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman on Sunday, saying one Indian national was missing and 10 others had been rescued. The Ministry of External Affairs said 11 Indian nationals were on board the vessel and that its embassy in Oman was coordinating with Omani authorities in the search and rescue operation. “The continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrisome,” the ministry said.  We thank the Omani authorities for their support, the MEA said in a statement.

The Embassy of India in Muscat is closely monitoring the incident involving the vessel GFS Galaxy.
So far, 10 Indian crew members have been rescued by the Omani authorities, while one Indian national remains missing. The Embassy is in close contact with the Omani authorities,…

— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) July 12, 2026

India called for immediate de-escalation and a diplomatic solution, saying attacks on commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure must end. It said free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international waterways must be restored in line with international law.