An oil tanker has capsized off the coast of Oman on Monday, with 16 crew members onboard, including three Sri Lankans, according to the Sultanate’s Maritime Security Centre (MSC).
The Omani Maritime Security Centre reported that a search and rescue operation is currently underway, though the cause of the capsize was not detailed.
In a post on the social media platform X, the MSC stated, “A Comoros-flagged oil tanker capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, near the port town of Duqm on Monday.”
The Gulf Insider identified the vessel as ‘Prestige Falcon,’ noting it had 16 crew members onboard, including 13 Indians and three Sri Lankans. “The crew of the ship are still missing,” it added, as the search operation continues.
The vessel was reportedly en route to the Yemeni port city of Aden. (Newswire)
