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
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.
