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US sanctioned vessel catches fire, 24 Indian crew members evacuated

Times of India · Jun 8, 2026, 4:36 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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An unladen oil tanker, MT MARIVEX, carrying 24 Indian crew members, caught fire near Oman. All seafarers were safely evacuated with Omani assistance. Sources suggest the Palau-flagged vessel, blacklisted by the US OFAC, was attempting to evade a US blockade when it became disabled. Investigations ar

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