An Indian sailor from Gujarat has died following an attack on a vessel named MSV Al Jusufi in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the British maritime security agency UKMTO and other sources, the incident occurred on November 2, 2026.

A total of 14 Indian sailors were on board the vessel. The Oman Coast Guard acted swiftly to rescue 13 of the Indian sailors safely. The deceased sailor has been identified as Gandhar Nahim Aziz, a resident of Gujarat.

Unclear details surrounding the attack

Official details regarding who carried out the attack and how it occurred are not clear at present. The identity of those behind the attack has not yet emerged.

Rising security concerns in the region

According to data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), commercial vessels are facing continuous attacks in this region. IMO reports indicate that a total of 122 vessels were targeted between February 28 and October 30.

In addition, records from the British maritime security agency UKMTO show that over 30 attacks were recorded in the month of October alone. Concerns regarding maritime security remain persistent in the region.