SCI's crude oil tanker suffers explosion off Oman Coast, 3 sailors missing

Three sailors are missing and one suffered burn injuries after a section of Shipping Corporation of India’s (SCI) tanker vessel – MT Desh Vaibhav exploded in morning off Oman’s coast.

According to the statement issued by SCI, MT Desh Vaibhav was on her way to Fujairah in United Arab Emirates and reportedly suffered an explosion in one of her cargo tanks at around 9.35 am on Tuesday morning off Oman coast.

The ship is a crude oil tanker.

As per preliminary information available with SCI, three personnel are reported missing. 

“One other person with burns is being evacuated by helicopter. Assistance has been sought from the Oman Royal Navy and other ships in the vicinity. As per latest status, the fire has subsided and a fire fighting vessel is expected to reach the vessel shortly to cool down the tanks,” said SCI’s spokesperson.