Oman Evacuates Injured Crew After Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz

On October 6, 2026, the Panama-flagged oil tanker On Peace was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 9 nautical miles off the Omani port of Limah. The attack, which ignited a fire on board, resulted in injuries to 12 of the 19 crew members, 11 of whom are Indian nationals. The Omani Air Force conducted a medical evacuation of 10 seafarers, transporting them to Khasab Hospital in the Musandam governorate. While no group has claimed responsibility, the incident follows a surge in maritime violence linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, which began in late February 2026. Despite the frequent targeting of commercial vessels, regional crude exports have recently returned to pre-war levels of approximately 18.3 million barrels per day.

// Background

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime chokepoint that has been effectively closed or restricted by Iran since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, 2026. Since then, commercial vessels have been frequently targeted by projectiles and missiles. The Indian government reports that at least 10 of its seafarers were killed in the conflict prior to the On Peace incident. Despite the security risks, global oil markets have seen a recent stabilization in export volumes, though prices remain volatile.

// Key Developments

• 12 crew members were injured in the projectile attack, including 11 Indian nationals.
• The Omani Air Force evacuated 10 sailors directly from the tanker's deck to Khasab Hospital.
• The On Peace is a 115,000-dwt LR2 tanker owned by ONEX DMCC and managed by Anglo-Eastern.
• At least seven tanker-related incidents have been reported in the Strait of Hormuz within the past week.
• Brent crude prices surged to $101.51 per barrel following the attack, up from $72.48 at the war's onset.