Indian Seafarer Killed in Torpedo Attack on Ship Near Oman

One Indian seafarer was killed and 19 others rescued after the vessel MV Cape Dao was attacked with torpedoes off the coast of Oman on September 23, 2026. The ship was heading toward India when it was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack and called for an end to attacks on shipping. The Indian embassy in Oman confirmed the casualty and the rescue of the remaining crew.