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The Panamanian oil tanker 'EL GAIA' ran aground towards one of the ports in Oman following an attack off the coast of Oman and a fire in its engine room. This incident occurred approximately 103 nautical miles northeast of the Musandam region in Oman and led to the evacuation of 23 crew members from the ship.
Details of the attack and rescue operation
The Oman Maritime Security Center announced that the ship was attacked at 10:15 AM local time. The Oman maritime rescue team was immediately dispatched to the scene and safely transferred 23 crew members to the rescue vessel. However, two crew members are still missing, and efforts to locate them are ongoing.
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International responses and maritime security
The attack on 'EL GAIA' has raised new concerns about maritime security in this sensitive region of the Persian Gulf. Omani officials stated that an investigation is underway to determine whether the attack was carried out by a specific group or due to other factors. Additionally, this incident has heightened international concerns regarding maritime transport security and energy supply in the region.
A spokesperson for the Oman Maritime Security Center stated: "We are thoroughly investigating this incident and are making every effort to locate the missing crew members." Furthermore, the Oman Navy announced that it will take all necessary measures to ensure the security of commercial vessels in the area.
This incident occurs amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf in recent years, with attacks on ships and tankers becoming a major issue. Given the importance of this region for global energy supply, international bodies are also closely monitoring the situation.
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