Fire Onboard Tanker and Crew Evacuation, Northwest of Khasab, Oman
Issued: 14 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-11-07 19:20:00 CW Alert 010- (Nov 26) Indian Ocean Maritime incident TBC UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported a time-late report of an incident involving a tanker approximately 8nm Northwest of Khasab, Oman (exact position not specified). Military authorities have reported that the tanker is on fire and that the crew have been evacuated. The status of the crew, the extent of damage and any environmental impact are not yet known. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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