Palau-flagged Oil Tanker Targeted in Musandam Governorate

Palau-flagged
Oil Tanker Targeted in Musandam Governorate

Khasab,
1 Mar 2026 (ONA) — The Maritime Security Center (MSC) has announced that the
oil tanker SKYLIGHT, flagged to the Republic of Palau, was subjected to an
attack approximately five nautical miles north of the port of Khasab in the Governorate
of Musandam.

The
entire crew of twenty individuals—comprising fifteen Indian nationals and five
Iranian nationals—has been safely evacuated.

Preliminary
reports indicate that four crew members sustained injuries of varying degrees
and have been transported to receive requisite medical care.

The
Maritime Security emphasized that the rescue operations were conducted through
coordination among various military, security, and civil units, reflecting the
national preparedness to handle maritime incidents.

—Ends/AG