Stolt-Nielsen: Vessel Attacked off Coast of Oman; Engine Room Fire Reported, Crew Safe

Global chemical tanker company Stolt-Nielsen announced that one of its vessels was attacked in waters near Oman on July 14 (local time).

Stolt-Nielsen told Reuters that its vessel, the Stolt Magnesium, sustained damage from an unidentified external explosive device while sailing off the coast of Oman.

The company stated, "The impact of the explosion has caused a fire in the ship's engine room," adding, "However, all crew members on board the Stolt Magnesium are safe and have been accounted for."

Stolt-Nielsen added that it is currently following emergency response protocols, contacting the families of the crew members to share updates on the situation.

Earlier, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that it had received a distress call regarding a tanker attack approximately 24 km southeast of Lima, Oman.

According to the report, a tanker attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz via a southern route off the coast of Oman was struck by a missile.

Stolt-Nielsen is a Norwegian multinational shipping company headquartered in London, UK.

Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz based on Article 5 of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) previously signed with the United States, and has been attacking vessels that attempt to pass through the strait outside of the routes designated by Iran.

As the U.S. has responded with airstrikes against Iran, the two sides have been engaged in near-total military conflict over the past four days.
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