All 24 Indian seafarers aboard an oil tanker operating near the coast of Oman were safely evacuated after a fire broke out on the vessel, triggering an emergency distress call.
A fire was reported aboard the oil tanker MT Marivex in the Persian Gulf on Monday, triggering concern over the safety of its crew. According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), the vessel had 24 Indian seafarers on board.