Indian Crew Member Killed in Drone Boat Attack on Oil Tanker off Oman Coast

An Indian crew member was killed when the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker MKD VYOM was struck by an unmanned drone boat carrying explosives off the coast of Oman near Muscat on March 1. The attack caused an explosion and fire in the tanker's engine room, leading to the evacuation of all 21 crew members. The Royal Navy of Oman is monitoring the damaged vessel, while authorities have not identified the attacker or claimed responsibility. The incident raises concerns over maritime security in this strategic shipping route.