A projectile struck MT Dominica Prosperity off Mina Saqr, prompting the evacuation of its crew. The attack was the second involving a Liberia-flagged tanker in the Persian Gulf in two days.The incident comes a day after another Liberia-flagged vessel, carrying six Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf. (Credits: Reuters) A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker carrying 19 Indian seafarers was targeted in a projectile attack off Mina Saqr on November 11, Sarbananda Sonowal, India's Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, said in a social media post on Thursday.The 22-member crew of MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY was safely evacuated by the UAE Coast Guard following the attack.

All 19 Indian nationals on board are safe and no injuries have been reported, the minister said.Sonowal said the government remained in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure the crew's safety, welfare and logistical support."The entire 22-member crew was swiftly and safely evacuated by the UAE Coast Guard and all 19 of our Indian nationals are completely safe with no injuries. We remain in continuous contact with the ship management company to ensure their ongoing safety, welfare and logistical support," said Sonowal. (Credits: X/Sarbananda Sonowal) The incident comes a day after another Liberia-flagged vessel, MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY, carrying six Indian seafarers, was hit by a projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf.FOUR CREW MEMBERS INJURED IN ATTACK ON MT FUJAIRAH ENERGYMT FUJAIRAH ENERGY was hit by a projectile on November 10 while travelling from Al Ruwais to Dubai, Sonowal had said in an earlier post.

Four crew members sustained injuries in that incident, including one Indian national, who suffered minor injuries and was taken ashore for further medical examination.The remaining 18 crew members, including the other five Indian seafarers, were safe and accounted for, the minister said.Sonowal said the government was monitoring the situation and remained in contact with the ship management company to ensure the crew's security, medical care and well-being.The two incidents involve Liberia-flagged vessels operating in the Persian Gulf.While all 19 Indian seafarers aboard MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY were reported safe, one Indian crew member aboard MT FUJAIRAH ENERGY sustained minor injuries.Last month, another vessel carrying Indian sailors came under attack when the Panama-flagged tanker MT Louise 1 was struck by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz.The explosion triggered a fire on board the ship, which was carrying 27 Indian seafarers. The incident occurred around 25 nautical miles (46 km) northeast of Oman's Khasab.The government subsequently confirmed that all crew members were safe.- Ends