Tanker reports explosion off Oman coast, crew safe

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A tanker near Muscat, Oman, experienced an external explosion on its port side but the crew and vessel remained safe. Some bunker fuel was released into the sea, and the incident was reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.

A tanker experienced an external explosion on its port side near the waterline approximately 60 nautical miles from Muscat, Oman’s capital, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations on Tuesday. The vessel and crew remained safe following the incident, UKMTO reported. The tanker’s master indicated that some bunker fuel was released into the sea ...