Tanker catches fire off Oman coast, crew evacuated

A tanker caught fire off the coast of Oman on Monday, forcing the evacuation of its crew and prompting a coordinated response by Omani and Indian authorities, according to a warning issued by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred approximately 15 nautical miles northeast of Masirah Island, Oman, UKMTO said in Warning 064-26, issued at 1044 UTC on June 8. The advisory described the event as "suspicious activity" but provided no indication of the cause of the fire. "A tanker has experienced a fire onboard resulting in the evacuation of crew," UKMTO said. "Omani and Indian Authorities are coordinating the response." The report did not specify the name of the tanker or the nature of its cargo. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. The UKMTO, which coordinates maritime security in the region, urged vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. According to Mehr News, the incident is under investigation.