The India-flagged vessel Virat 1 sank off the coast of Oman on June 14 after engine failure. All 14 Indian crew members were safely rescued with the help of Omani authorities, the US Navy, and nearby commercial vessels.
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned an attack on the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello off Oman's coast. 21 of 24 Indian crew members were rescued, with 3 reported missing. The Omani Navy responded to a distress call after an engine room fire.
A missile struck the oil tanker Skylight near the Strait of Hormuz, killing two crew members and leaving others stranded. The incident highlights the dangers faced by seafarers amid geopolitical conflict and issues of shipowner responsibility and insurance.
