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Norwegian tanker hit by projectile off Oman, crew safe

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A Norwegian chemical tanker, the Stolt Magnesium, was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman, causing an explosion and a fire in its engine room. Fortunately, all crew members aboard the vessel are safe and accounted for. The incident occurred in the Arabian Sea and has been reported by multiple maritime agencies, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. AI

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Norwegian tanker hit by projectile off Oman, crew safe

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Norwegian chemical tanker hit by projectile off Oman amid US-Iran tensions

    A Norwegian chemical tanker was hit by an explosion caused by an unidentified device off the Omani coast early Tuesday, a crisis response company said. MTI Network said in a statement that shipping company Stolt Tankers reported that at approximately 12.40am local time “its tanke…

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