A sailor lost his life when a suspected projectile struck an oil tanker sailing in waters off Oman, according to the vessel’s management company.
The incident occurred Friday when the Marshall Islands-registered tanker MKD VYOM was hit while navigating near the coast of Muscat, Oman, according to V.Ships Asia.
“The vessel suffered an explosion and subsequent fire after being struck by a suspected projectile while off the coast of Muscat, Oman on 1 March,” the shipping management firm stated.
The company confirmed the tragic loss of life in their official statement: “It is with great sadness that we confirm one crew member, who was in the engine room at the time of the incident, has died.”
The fatal strike occurred as the product tanker was conducting routine operations in the region’s shipping lanes.
