Entire Crew Rescued from Oil Tanker Following Offshore Security Incident

mesoiraq - All 22 crew members aboard the oil tanker (GEM No. 2) were safely rescued following a maritime security incident off the coast near the Strait of Hormuz.

Diplomatic representatives confirmed that the crew members are safe and receiving necessary assistance in coordination with local authorities. International maritime tracking entities had reported that the tanker sustained an impact from an unidentified projectile while in transit, causing a localized fire, with material damage evaluations currently underway.