Indian Sailor Killed in Dhow Fire Near Strait of Hormuz; 17 Crew Rescued

A fire broke out on a wooden dhow near the Strait of Hormuz on May 9, 2026, resulting in the death of one Indian sailor and injuries to four others. The vessel was in the critical shipping lane, a strategic waterway through which a significant portion of global oil trade passes. Seventeen Indian crew members were rescued by a passing vessel, according to reports from the Times of India. The Hindu reported that the rescue was carried out by a vessel passing by in the area, though no further details were provided.