Charred bodies of two Indian crew members, including the vessel's captain, were recovered after oil tanker Skylight was attacked off the coast of Oman amid escalating regional tensions, according to NDTV.
"There were 10 people on board in a carrier called Skylight when it was attacked on the coast of Oman almost two to three days ago," NDTV said. One victim has been identified as Ashish Kumar and is a resident of Bettiah, Bihar.
Relatives of Captain Ashish Kumar said they were informed by Omani authorities and India's Directorate General of Shipping that two bodies had been recovered, though both were severely charred. One body was found inside the captain's cabin. Family members said they remain in contact with the Oman embassy and have urged the Indian government to provide more information and assistance.
The incident occurred as maritime security risks intensify in the region following a series of drone and missile strikes linked to the broader US–Israel–Iran confrontation.
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The Maritime Security Centre in Oman confirmed that on March 1, the oil tanker Skylight, flying the flag of the Republic of (Palau), was targeted 5 nautical miles north of Khasab Port in the Musandam Governorate, and all crew members of the tanker, consisting of 20 individuals including 15 Indian nationals and 5 of Iranian nationality have been evacuated. The Centre confirmed that the rescue operations were carried out in coordination among various military, security, and civilian agencies, reflecting the national readiness to handle maritime incidents.
Yesterday, a container ship was also attacked off the coast of Oman, causing fire in its engine room, an agency of the UK military said. The vessel was transiting eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz, 2 nautical miles north of Oman, when it was hit by an unknown projectile, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, UKMTO. Oman, long an intermediary between the West and Iran, has repeatedly come under attack by Iran.
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