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Indian crew member killed as drone boat strikes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

March 2, 2026

A bomb-laden drone boat struck the oil tanker MKD VYOM, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, off the coast of Muscat in the Gulf of Oman, resulting in the death of one Indian crew member. The attack, which ignited a fire and explosion, occurred about 52 nautical miles from the coast amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Indian crew member killed as drone boat strikes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

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The oil tanker MKD VYOM was attacked by an unmanned drone boat.
The incident occurred approximately 52 nautical miles off Muscat's coast.
One Indian crew member was killed in the attack.
The tanker was carrying around 59,463 metric tonnes of cargo.
The attack is linked to the broader US-Iran conflict.

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Indian crew member killed as drone boat strikes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

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