Oman Evacuates 16 Crew From Saudi Oil Tanker Attacked By Iran In Strait Of Hormuz

Oman has evacuated 16 crew members from the Saudi-flagged oil tanker SIDR after the vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Maritime Security Centre said on Monday that a Royal Navy of Oman vessel provided logistical support to the tanker after it was hit by a projectile.

The tanker was struck about two nautical miles northwest of Musandam, Oman said.

The Omani vessel provided support to the tanker’s 25 crew members and gave medical care to those evacuated.

Two crew members were killed in the attack. Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company Bahri said last week that the two sailors who died were Filipino.

The SIDR was one of two supertankers carrying Saudi oil that were hit while passing through the Strait of Hormuz last Monday.

Oman said it had now completed its rescue and support operation for the tanker.

Earlier information said seven crew members were unaccounted for. Their status was not immediately known.

The SIDR is owned by Bahri, Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company.

The attack happened during fighting between Iran and the United States.

According to the information available, Iran has been disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States has continued a counter-blockade of Iranian ports.

Oman did not provide further details about the condition of those crew members, the damage to the tanker or what would happen to the vessel next.

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References: telegraphindia, iranintl