Indian Captain Recounts 75 Days Trapped Near Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Tensions
Captain Raman Kapoor and his 24-member crew experienced a harrowing 75-day ordeal when their oil tanker became trapped north of the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred after Kapoor received news of a perceived conflict between the United States and Iran while loading oil at an Iraqi port. Missiles were reportedly observed overhead, leading to feelings of fear and helplessness among the crew.
Captain Raman Kapoor was overseeing oil loading operations at an Iraqi port when he was informed of a potential conflict between the United States and Iran. Within a few hours of this news, Kapoor's tanker, carrying 24 crew members, found itself trapped north of the Strait of Hormuz.
During this period, missiles were observed arcing across the sky above their vessel. Kapoor, 48, described the crew's experience, stating they felt "stuck inside the war zone" and were "scared and clueless about what to do."
He further recalled the pervasive feeling of being "trapped" and "helpless." The crew's confinement in this precarious situation lasted for 75 days, marked by intense uncertainty and fear.
According to the South China Morning Post, Captain Kapoor’s account highlights the severe psychological impact of being caught in a volatile geopolitical situation at sea.
