Safety lapses on merchant ships under scrutiny after Indian captain dies in oil tanker attack near Homruz
- Posted on March 8, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Safety lapses on merchant ships under scrutiny after Indian captain dies in oil tanker attack near Homruz

DG Shipping has flagged a major safety concern after the Gulf tanker attack that killed Indian captain Ashish Kumar, warning that the lack of emergency glass-breaking equipment may have trapped crew during the Sky Light fire near Oman.