NEW DELHI: Indian cargo ship MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile in Red Sea off Yemen Tuesday, causing the vessel to capsize and sink, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding all 14 seafarers, including 13 Indian nationals, have been rescued.India condemned this "unprovoked attack on the defenceless mechanised sailing vessel" and said continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrisome. Sonowal said crew members were rescued by Yemeni coast guard and brought to Port of Mokha.

Director General Maritime Administration has been directed to take immediate steps in coordination with all agencies to ensure the "absolute security" of Indian seafarers in the region and provide all necessary assistance to the rescued crew, the minister said.In a statement, the foreign ministry said, "Our Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with Yemeni authorities for safety and security of the crew. We thank Yemeni authorities for their support."