MUSANDAM: One crew member was killed and 27 others were evacuated after a commercial vessel was attacked off Oman’s Musandam governorate near the Strait of Hormuz, Omani authorities said.
The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao was targeted about 2.5 nautical miles off the coast, according to Oman’s Maritime Security Centre.
The incident caused a fire in the vessel’s engine room. A Royal Navy of Oman vessel, working with the relevant authorities, carried out the evacuation and the surviving crew members were provided medical care.
The Indian embassy later confirmed that the crew member who died was an Indian national.
No responsibility for the attack had been established in the official accounts reviewed by Pakistan Report.
Security risks remain high around Hormuz
The attack comes amid sharply reduced commercial traffic and heightened security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.
Several vessels have been targeted in or near the waterway during the conflict, adding to risks for crews, shipowners and insurers.
Hormuz remains a crucial route for Gulf energy exports and other trade. Visible vessel movements have fallen far below pre-war levels, although some ships continue to cross and others may operate with tracking transponders switched off.
The Cape Dao incident is significant because it resulted in a fatality as well as a large-scale crew evacuation close to the strait.
Omani authorities did not identify an attacker in the statements reviewed for this report. Pakistan Report is therefore not attributing responsibility beyond the confirmed details released by maritime authorities.
The incident adds further pressure to diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions and restoring safer commercial navigation through the Gulf.