Sanctioned Vessel Catches Fire: 24 Indian Crew Evacuated
On Monday, June 8, 2026, an unladen oil tanker identified as the Palau-flagged MT MARIVEX caught fire near Oman, leading to the successful evacuation of all 24 Indian crew members. According to shipping ministry official Opesh Kumar Sharma, the vessel was located outside the Strait of Hormuz when the incident occurred, and authorities are currently … Read more