Sailor Missing After Attack on Tanker EL Gaia Off Oman

One sailor has been reported missing and the remaining crew members rescued following an attack on the tanker EL Gaia off the coast of Oman, according to a report by The Sea In Arabic. The incident occurred two days prior to the report, placing the attack on or around 13 Sep 2026. Details on the nature of the attack, the vessel's cargo, flag and ownership, as well as the circumstances of the crew's rescue, have not yet been disclosed. It remains unclear whether the missing sailor is presumed to have fallen overboard, been injured, or is unaccounted for as a result of the assault. Waters off Oman lie near key shipping lanes linking the Arabian Sea to the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor that has seen a rise in reported attacks on commercial vessels in recent years amid regional tensions. Authorities and maritime security agencies have not yet issued an official statement confirming the incident or detailing the response operation. Further information on the identity of the attackers, the extent of damage to the EL Gaia, and search efforts for the missing crew member is expected as the situation develops.