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Suspicious Fire on Empty Oman Tanker, Crew Evacuated

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On June 8 2026, the oil tanker MT Marivex caught fire about 15 nautical miles northeast of Masirah Island, Oman.
All 24 Indian crew members were evacuated by helicopter after the fire damaged the lifeboat.
No injuries were reported among the rescued sailors.
Officials said the empty tanker was not carrying cargo, called the fire suspicious, and opened an investigation.

History

Historical Context

The March 24 1989 grounding of the Exxon Valdez off Alaska released over 37,000 tonnes of crude, prompting the U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and tighter international tanker inspections. Decades later, a 2026 fire on the empty MT Marivex near Oman forced Omani officials to helicopter-evacuate 24 Indian crew members, illustrating continued vigilance over tanker safety.

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Story summary

On June 8 2026, the oil tanker MT Marivex caught fire about 15 nautical miles northeast of Masirah Island, Oman.
All 24 Indian crew members were evacuated by helicopter after the fire damaged the lifeboat.
No injuries were reported among the rescued sailors.
Officials said the empty tanker was not carrying cargo, called the fire suspicious, and opened an investigation.

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