Each of the three vessels struck has had a complicated history with inspection deficiencies, detentions and sanctions. | India News

The fire was reported by the crew of MT Marivex, which was not carrying any cargo, at 1.30 pm, Opesh Kumar Sharma, director in the shipping ministry, told a media briefing. |…

Palau-flagged MT Marivex was sanctioned by US in December 2025. It refused to comply with multiple warnings issued by US Central Command, currently blockading Iran.

MT Settebello is second tanker struck by US forces in two days

India condemns attack and summons US charge d'affaires as second tanker comes under fire

It was the second reported US attack on a merchant vessel with a predominantly Indian crew this week.