Merchant Vessel Attacked Off Coast of Oman: 25 Crew Members Evacuated

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A fire broke out aboard a Panama-flagged merchant vessel following an attack off the coast of Oman.

Sea-news.az reports citing Arab media outlets, that the incident occurred today at a distance of 1.6 nautical miles off the coast of Musandam.

It was reported that the Royal Navy of Oman evacuated all 25 crew members. The rescue operation was carried out in coordination with the Omani Maritime Security Centre, and necessary medical assistance was provided to the crew.