Comoros-flagged oil tanker capsizes off Oman, says authorities
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Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said the ship, “Prestige Falcon”, had 16 crew members on board comprising 13 Indian nationals and three Sri Lankan nationals; crew reportedly are missing.
A Comoros-flagged oil tanker has capsized southeast of Ras Madrakah, Wilayat of Duqm, according to Oman’s Maritime Security Centre on Tuesday (16 July).
According to the centre, the ship, Prestige Falcon, had 16 members on board comprising 13 Indian nationals and three Sri Lankan nationals.
“Search and rescue operations continue in an effort to rescue the missing crew members,” the centre said on social media platform X.
Reuters reported that all 16 crew members are still missing and that the centre told Reuters that the vessel remains submerged and in an inverted position.
The centre did not confirm whether oil or oil products were leaking into the sea.
Photo credit: Oman’s Maritime Security Centre
Published: 17 July 2024
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