Indian sailor killed after wooden dhow catches fire near the Strait of Hormuz

Officials from the Indian consulate in Dubai met the rescued Indian nationals and are in touch with the dhow’s owner, providing assistance. The injured are receiving medical treatment in Dubai and are safe. The article notes eight Indian nationals have been killed so far in the West Asia conflict.

A wooden dhow, carrying general cargo and with 18 Indian crew members, caught fire close to the Strait of Hormuz and capsized after the blaze. One Indian crew member died; four sustained burn injuries. Seventeen crew members were rescued by a passing vessel.

One Indian national was killed in missile and drone attacks on the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh on March 18, 2026.

Two Indian nationals died in an attack on an industrial area in Oman on March 13, 2026.

An Indian national died in an Iranian attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait in March 2026.

An Indian national was killed and another was injured by debris from the interception of a missile in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in March 2026.

Three seafarers died in attacks on merchant vessels in the early days of the West Asia conflict.