The Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring a vessel incident near Shinas port, following an attack on a tanker that claimed the lives of three Indian seafarers.

India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) confirmed that a fire had broken out aboard the oil tanker MT Marivex south of the Strait of Hormuz

The shipping ministry coordinated with the external affairs ministry, the Indian mission in Oman, the defence ministry and Indian Navy to ensure the safety of the crew members |…

The embassy said it had learned of the incident and was actively following developments

India condemns the attack on a commercial vessel off Oman, with 21 crew rescued and 3 Indians missing.