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

The News

A Norwegian chemical tanker, the Stolt Magnesium, was hit by an explosion from an unidentified external device off the coast of Oman early Tuesday, causing a fire in the engine room. The incident was reported by crisis response company MTI Network on behalf of Stolt Tankers. The event occurs amid ongoing US-Iran tensions in the region, raising concerns about maritime security.

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Why it matters

Tanker fire caused engine room damage

Evidence

The explosion triggered a fire in the ship’s engine room.

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A Norwegian chemical tanker, Stolt Magnesium, was hit by an explosion from an unidentified external device off the coast of Oman.

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  • Tanker fire caused engine room damage
  • Potential delays in chemical transport

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A Norwegian chemical tanker was hit by an explosion caused by an unidentified device off the Omani coast early Tuesday, a response company said. MTI Network said in a statement that shipping company Stolt Tankers reported that at approximately 12.40am local time “its tanker vessel Stolt Magnesium while on passage in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman experienced an explosion of an unidentified external device”. The explosion caused a fire in the ship’s engine room, but an MTI...

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Claims

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A Norwegian chemical tanker, Stolt Magnesium, was hit by an explosion from an unidentified external device off the coast of Oman.

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The explosion triggered a fire in the ship’s engine room.

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0.95%0 sources

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