Oman rescues 25 crew from burning tanker in Strait of Hormuz

World · First reported 30 Oct, 18:33 · Updated 19:19

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Oman said it evacuated 25 people from a burning ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran separately said it halted four tankers trying to use routes it described as unauthorised; the reports do not establish whether one of those ships was the vessel Oman evacuated. The crew received medical care, according to a centre-side report.

Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said it evacuated 25 crew members from the RITI, a ship flying the Panamanian flag. MarineTraffic identified it as a crude oil tanker.
Iran said four tankers attempting to use unauthorised routes were halted after incidents or mine strikes; the reports do not say whether one was the ship Oman rescued.
The IRGC said two of the tankers later exploded and caught fire after hitting mines. The US military denied the mine claims.
A centre-side report said the rescued crew received medical care. UKMTO said shipping in the strait was operating about 70 percent below pre-war levels.

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Key facts

Rescued: 25 crew members, according to Oman.
Vessel: RITI, described by Oman as flying the Panamanian flag; MarineTraffic identified it as a crude oil tanker.
Iran’s account: Four tankers using unauthorised routes were halted.
Crew care: The crew received medical care.
Shipping activity: UKMTO said activity was about 70 percent below pre-war levels.