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Another Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea strike; LPG carrier comes under fire near Iran

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  1. MV Omorfi, a Marshall Islands-flagged carrier, was attacked on July 18 in the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters.

  2. Chief Officer Sagar Gupta, an Indian national, was killed; two other Indian crew members are safe.

  3. India condemned the attack and called for upholding international obligations for maritime safety.

  4. LPG carrier Disha, Mozambique-flagged with 28 Indians aboard, was hit by a missile near Iran, causing engine room fire and temporary loss of manoeuvrability.

  5. The attack on Disha occurred on July 25, 2026; all crew are safe.

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