Prestige Falcon Tanker Capsizes Near Oman’s Industrial Port of Duqm

A Comoros-flagged oil tanker named Prestige Falcon capsized near Oman’s industrial port of Duqm. The vessel was en route to Yemen's Aden and is typically used for short coastal voyages. Omani authorities have launched a search-and-rescue operation, but the crew's status remains unknown.

The Prestige Falcon, a Comoros-flagged oil tanker, has capsized off the industrial port of Duqm, according to a statement from Oman's maritime security center on Tuesday.

Shipping data provided by LSEG revealed the tanker's destination was Aden in Yemen. The vessel, used for short coastal voyages, measures 117 meters in length and was built in 2007.

Omani authorities, in coordination with maritime agencies, have initiated a search-and-rescue mission at the accident site, as reported by Oman’s state news agency. The condition of the crew members remains unknown.

The port of Duqm, situated on Oman’s southwest coast, is a strategic location integral to the country’s significant oil and gas projects, including a large oil refinery within Duqm's extensive industrial zone, which is the nation's largest economic venture.