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Oman’s Navy Rescues 16 Crew Members from Saudi-Flagged Tanker

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Oman’s navy evacuated 16 of the 25 crew members aboard a Saudi-flagged tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said the rescued crew received logistical and medical assistance.
  • Two Filipino sailors died in the attack, according to Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company.

Oman’s navy rescued 16 crew members from a Saudi-flagged oil tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

The tanker carried 25 people. Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said its naval vessel provided logistical support, evacuated 16 crew members and ensured they received necessary medical care. The statement did not explain what happened to the rest of the crew.

Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company said two Filipino sailors died when the tanker Sidr came under attack in the strait earlier in the week, amid renewed violence between the United States and Iran.

The Omani Royal Navy vessel provided logistical support to the 25-member tanker crew, evacuated 16 crew members and ensured necessary medical assistance.

· Oman Maritime Security CentreThe centre described the rescue and medical assistance provided after the tanker incident.
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