A fire on a tanker off the coast of Oman has resulted in one death, while two crew members are reported missing.
According to sea-news.az citing TASS and the UK Maritime Trade Operations Coordination Centre (UKMTO), the incident occurred based on a notification received by UKMTO.
The report states that the fire broke out in the engine room of a tanker located approximately 20 nautical miles (37 km) northeast of Sohar Port in Oman. Local authorities confirmed that rescue operations are underway, with emergency services deployed to assist in the evacuation of the crew.
UKMTO confirmed that one person has died, while two others remain missing.
The incident has been classified as “suspicious activity,” and the name of the vessel has not yet been disclosed.
