An oil tanker flying the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands was attacked by a drone boat 52 nautical miles (96.3km) off the coast of Muscat, according to Oman’s Maritime Security Centre (MSC).
The vessel, named MKD VYOM, was carrying approximately 59,463 metric tonnes of cargo and the attack triggered an explosion in the main engine room resulting in a fire. One Indian crew member was killed.
