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Attack on Vessel Off Omani Coast

A Thai-flagged merchant vessel was attacked off Oman's coast, causing a fire and the evacuation of 20 people with injuries.

Attack on Vessel Off Omani Coast

Oman News Agency reported on Wednesday that the Maritime Security Center received a report about a commercial vessel flying the Thai flag being targeted 13 nautical miles off the coast of Oman. The attack on the vessel caused a fire in the main engine room. Meanwhile, one of the ships of the Royal Navy of Oman evacuated 20 Thai nationals, with crew members suffering varying degrees of injuries.

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