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All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike
Indian authorities said the blaze was reported at 1:30 p.m. and investigators are still determining the cause after all 24 crew were evacuated safely.
- On Monday, Omani authorities rescued all 24 Indian crew members from the oil tanker MT Marivex after a fire broke out off Oman's coast, the Indian Embassy in Muscat confirmed.
- The Forward Seamen's Union of India sought urgent assistance Sunday amid heightened tensions linked to the Israel-Iran conflict, though officials noted the empty tanker was well south of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Shipping Ministry Director Opesh Kumar Sharma stated the fire erupted at 1:30 p.m., with authorities investigating whether a projectile struck the vessel while it remained well clear of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Global shipping database Equasis lists the vessel as Palau-flagged despite Madagascar-flag claims, suggesting potential false flag use; the tanker is owned by Panama-based Arihant Shipping Inc.
- The Directorate General of Shipping has handled over 12,020 calls since activation, reflecting ongoing regional security concerns as investigators assess the tanker's damage and operational status.
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A fire broke out on a tanker off the coast of Oman. The U.S. military had previously targeted the ship, which wanted to launch an Iranian port.
A fire broke out on a tanker off the coast of Oman, and the crew could be completely evacuated. US Central Command is talking about a targeted attack.
Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman
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