Palau-Flagged Oil Tanker Targeted in Musandam Governorate

Musandam: The Maritime Security Center (MSC) has announced that the oil tanker SKYLIGHT, flagged to the Republic of Palau, was subjected to an attack approximately five nautical miles north of the port of Khasab in the Governorate of Musandam. The entire crew of twenty individuals, comprising fifteen Indian nationals and five Iranian nationals, has been safely evacuated. According to Oman News Agency, preliminary reports indicate that four crew members sustained injuries of varying degrees and have been transported to receive requisite medical care. The Maritime Security emphasized that the rescue operations were conducted through coordination among various military, security, and civil units, reflecting the national preparedness to handle maritime incidents.