The administration of President José Raúl Mulino condemned the attack against the Panamanian-flagged merchant ship RITI, which occurred off the coast of the Sultanate of Oman, which caused a fire on board the vessel.
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported this Friday, October 30, that, according to data from the Oman Maritime Safety Center, the incident occurred about 10 nautical miles off the coast of the Musandam governorate.
Following the event, the Royal Navy of Oman, in coordination with the Maritime Safety Centre, carried out the evacuation of the 25 crew members who were on board. All received the necessary medical attention, according to the official statement.
The Panamanian Foreign Ministry thanked the authorities of the Sultanate of Oman for their rapid intervention and the rescue efforts that allowed the lives of the ship’s occupants to be safeguarded.
Likewise, Panama reiterated its rejection of acts that endanger the lives of seafarers and the safety of international navigation.
He also called for respect for international law and the protection of commercial maritime transport.
