Indian crew affected as tanker fires and strikes reported off Oman
A series of incidents involving vessels with Indian crew has been reported off Oman, with the latest case involving MT Jalveer near Shinas port. The ship was reported on fire on Thursday, and five crew members were rescued and taken to Oman. The Indian embassy in Oman said it was monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities for further details.
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The latest report comes after three Indian sailors were killed earlier in the week when MT Settebello was struck in a US military action, according to the supplied reports. Another vessel, MT Marivex, was also attacked on Monday. The rows do not say what caused the fire on MT Jalveer, and they do not confirm whether the vessel was carrying cargo at the time.
The incidents have raised concern because they involve multiple ships in the same maritime area within a short period. The Gulf of Oman is a busy shipping route linking the Arabian Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, so disruptions there can affect commercial traffic beyond the immediate area. The presence of Indian crew on several of the vessels has also drawn attention from Indian officials, who are tracking the situation closely.
The supplied material indicates that MT Jalveer had 20 crew members on board when the fire was reported. Five were rescued by passing vehicles, while the status of the remaining crew was not given in the rows. The report also places the vessel off Shinas port, which helps narrow the location of the latest incident, but no further operational details were confirmed.
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The earlier strike on MT Settebello is the most serious of the incidents because it resulted in fatalities. The rows say three Indians were killed, but they do not provide details on the circumstances of the strike or any wider military explanation. The mention of MT Marivex being attacked earlier in the week suggests the situation has developed over several days rather than being a single isolated event.
What remains unclear is whether the incidents are connected, who is responsible for the fire on MT Jalveer, and whether there are any additional injuries or damage. The next developments to watch are further statements from the Indian embassy, local Omani authorities, and any confirmation about the condition of the remaining crew. More information may also emerge on the earlier attacks on MT Settebello and MT Marivex as the situation is assessed.
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