Home GCC Oil tanker capsizes off Oman’s coast The Oman News Agency stated that the tanker capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, near Duqm by Gareth van Zyl July 16, 2024 Image credit: Getty Images A Comorian-flagged oil tanker capsized in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman, Omani authorities reported on Monday night. The Oman News Agency stated that the tanker capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, near Duqm. A post on social network X by Oman’s Maritime Security Centre confirmed the incident. A Comoros flagged oil tanker capsized 25 NM southeast of Ras Madrakah. SAR Ops initiated with the relevant authorities. #MaritimeSecurityCentre — مركز الأمن البحري| MARITIME SECURITY CENTRE (@OMAN_MSC) July 15, 2024 Oman’s Maritime Security Centre led a search and rescue operation, working with local authorities. No further details were provided. Duqm’s prime location at the heart of the Arabian Sea places it at the crossroads between Asia and Africa. Image credit: Google Maps Tags oil Oman You might also like Oman and Kuwait announce Isra Wal Miraj holidays for 2025 IMF slashes 2025 Saudi Arabia growth forecast on extended oil production cuts Carrefour exits Oman as Majid Al Futtaim shifts to Hypermax Oil extends gains on optimism over policy support for growth
