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 Mohsin Hani Al-Bahrani: Building upon MHD Group’s five decades legacy Oman sovereign fund merges Nitaj, FDO to boost food security Oil climbs over 2% after US Fed’s Powell indicates rate cuts Oman Investment Authority boosts assets to OMR19.6bn in 2023