An LPG tanker hit by a drone near the Strait of Hormuz reached safe anchorage at Khor Fakkan after suffering no major damage. All 19 crew aboard M.T. Al Maryah, including nine Indian nationals, were reported safe as maritime authorities continued regional monitoring.
A Liberia-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker carrying nine Indian nationals was reportedly hit by a drone while sailing eastbound outside the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The vessel, M.T. Al Maryah, suffered no major damage, while its main engine and power systems remained operational. All 19 crew members on board were reported safe.
Al Maryah anchors safely at Khor Fakkan
After the reported drone strike, M.T. Al Maryah continued to Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates and anchored safely. No casualties were reported among the crew, and the vessel remained operational.
The incident occurred along one of the world's most strategically important energy shipping corridors, where maritime security conditions can affect commercial vessel movements and global energy trade.
Indian seafarers monitored in the Persian Gulf
Maritime administration figures cited in reports said six Indian-flagged vessels and seven foreign-flagged vessels of Indian interest were operating west of the Strait of Hormuz, with a combined 145 Indian seafarers aboard.
Nine vessels of Indian interest had also been identified for evacuation from the Persian Gulf area as authorities continued monitoring ships and crews operating in the region.
Maritime security measures remain active
Indian maritime authorities have maintained enhanced monitoring for vessels and seafarers operating around the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Measures include round-the-clock monitoring, increased vessel reporting and safety advisories for ships transiting higher-risk waters.
The September 20 incident resulted in no reported injuries or major damage to M.T. Al Maryah. The tanker remained safely anchored at Khor Fakkan as authorities continued monitoring vessel movements and the security situation affecting commercial shipping in the region.
