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All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike

All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike

Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

June 9, 2026 at 06:15 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"the tanker - which was not loaded with oil - at about 13:30 India time (08:00 GMT), but did not comment on the cause of the fire."

— Opesh Kumar Sharma , Executive

"Sir, this is motor tanker Miravex ... we have a fire on board and vessel is sinking."

— Opesh Kumar Sharma , Executive

Key People

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Opesh Kumar SharmaExecutive

Director in India's federal port and shipping ministry.

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Karwar, India Mangaluru, India India Iran Oman, Oman Oman

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All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike
BBC Newsvia rss 2 quotes 1 person

Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

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