Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Ryvingen-Sun

On March 1, 2026, at 9:50 AM, the 'MKD Vyom' was navigating from Ijmuiden to Ras Tanura with a crew of 22 when it was hit by a projectile in the engine room. The incident occurred approximately 44.4 nautical miles northwest of Muscat, off the coast of Oman, resulting in significant damage above the waterline, water ingress, and a fire onboard. Tragically, one crew member, an oiler working in the engine room, lost his life due to the attack. Following the strike, the ship reduced its speed from 12 knots and executed a sharp starboard turn. By March 2, the vessel was reported to be moving at a mere one knot, indicating it might have been drifting.\n\nIn a swift response to the emergency situation, the Vietnamese Maritime Rescue Center, on March 2 at 11:10 AM, received information from Phuong Dong Petroleum Transport Co., Ltd., the owner of the tanker 'Sand' (IMO: 9379612). The 'Sand' successfully located and rescued 21 crew members from the 'MKD Vyom', which included one Ukrainian, four Bangladeshi, and 16 Indian nationals. Upon confirmation through the maritime authorities, it was established that the rescued crew members were in stable condition.\n\nThe Vietnamese Maritime Rescue Center promptly coordinated efforts with the Oman MRCC, advising the crew of the 'Sand' to maintain communication, complete official procedures with the Muscat Port Authority, and closely monitor the vessel's journey. The crew handover was conducted in accordance with international maritime search and rescue protocols at the Port of Muscat. Assistance was provided by the Muscat Port Authority for entry formalities. As of March 2, the fire on the 'MKD Vyom' was reported to be under control, and the tanker remained afloat, awaiting towage to a secure harbor. At the time of the incident, the tanker was fully laden and operating in northern Oman's waters.