Navy Confirms Vessel in Oman Waters Not Thai-Flagged
The Royal Thai Navy confirmed a commercial vessel reported in the Gulf of Oman is not Thai-flagged, while verifying that a Thai cargo ship operating in the area and its crew remain safe.
The Royal Thai Navy has confirmed that a commercial vessel reported in recent news coverage near the Gulf of Oman is not a Thai-flagged ship. Following investigation in the area, one Thai cargo vessel and its crew remain safe. July 18, 2025 – Navy spokesman Rear Admiral Paratc Ratanajaipan revealed that after social media reports emerged about a commercial vessel incident in the Gulf of Oman, raising concerns it might be Thai-flagged, the Navy Operations Center coordinated information verification through vessel tracking systems with the National Maritime Security Center and the Port Authority's Vessel Traffic Service. Investigation found the vessel reported in the news is not a Thai-flagged ship. Separately, checks on Thai cargo vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman area—currently one vessel—confirmed after coordination with the vessel's safety officer that the ship and crew are safe, with normal sailing operations and mission performance ongoing. The Navy requested the public follow information from government agencies and trusted news sources, and confirmed it will closely monitor maritime security situations and coordinate continuously with relevant agencies to safeguard Thai vessels and national maritime interests.
