MUSCAT : An oil tanker flying the Liberian flag caught fireplace after what Oman’s Maritime Safety Centre described as an assault off the Sultanate’s coast, prompting the evacuation of all 23 crew members.
In an announcement carried by Oman TV Information, the Maritime Safety Centre mentioned the incident concerned the tanker ‘Stolt Magnesium’, which was positioned about 40 nautical miles off the coast of South Al Sharqiyah Governorate and outdoors Omani territorial waters.
The centre mentioned the vessel was subjected to an assault that led to a hearth within the engine room.
Authorities mentioned emergency measures had been instantly initiated, together with the availability of pressing help to the vessel. All 23 crew members had been evacuated from the scene by a close-by maritime vessel.
The Maritime Safety Centre mentioned all crew members had been reported to be in good well being.
The centre added that it was persevering with to observe the scenario and coordinate the mandatory response measures.
No particulars had been instantly supplied on the character of the assault or the extent of the injury to the vessel. An investigation into the incident is anticipated to proceed.
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