21
Jun 2025
7:31 UTC
Oman Tactical: Commercial vessel sinks southeast off Salalah during late morning hours on June 21; allot for disruptions; remain cognizant of authorities’ updates
Current Situation:
- Oman’s Maritime Security Center (MSC) announced that a Comoros-flagged commercial vessel capsized 20 nautical miles (approximately 37 km) southeast off Salahah during the late morning hours (local time) on June 21.
- Per the authorities, the 20-member crew of the vessel was rescued by a nearby commercial vessel, Gulf Baraka.
Source: Oman MSC
Recommendations:
- Those operating vessels near Oman’s Salahah during the late morning hours on June 21 are advised to allot for disruptions to navigation due to the latest incident.
- Remain cognizant of authorities’ updates due to the incident and ongoing emergency response operations in the area.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
off Salalah; Oman
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Oman’s Maritime Security Center (MSC) announced that a Comoros-flagged commercial vessel capsized 20 nautical miles (approximately 37 km) southeast off Salahah during the late morning hours (local time) on June 21.
- Per the authorities, the 20-member crew of the vessel was rescued by a nearby commercial vessel, Gulf Baraka.
Source: Oman MSC
Recommendations:
- Those operating vessels near Oman’s Salahah during the late morning hours on June 21 are advised to allot for disruptions to navigation due to the latest incident.
- Remain cognizant of authorities’ updates due to the incident and ongoing emergency response operations in the area.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
off Salalah; Oman
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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