Indian Crew Member Killed After Drone Boat Hits Oil Tanker Off Oman Coast | World News
Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 17:29 IST An Indian crew member died after a bomb-laden drone boat struck the MKD VYOM oil tanker off Muscat in the Gulf of Oman. Image from the site (Credits: X) An Indian crew member was killed after a bomb-laden drone boat hit an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, making it the first Indian casuality since the Iran-US conflict, authorities said. According to Oman’s state-run news agency, the attack took place in waters off Muscat, the capital of the sultanate. The vessel targeted in the incident was identified as the MKD VYOM, an oil tanker sailing under the Marshall Islands flag. Officials said the tanker was hit by an unmanned boat carrying explosives, which caused the fatality on board. No further details about other injuries or the extent of damage to the vessel were immediately available. Indian Embassy In Oman In Touch With Authorities The Embassy of India in Oman on Monday said it is closely coordinating with Omani authorities following the incident involving the vessel MV …
