India evacuates crew after tanker fire off Oman India’s shipping ministry says the crew of the asphalt tanker Jalveer is being evacuated after a fire broke out aboard the vessel off the coast of Oman. The incident occurred near the port of Shinas after a blaze erupted around the ship’s engine room and funnel, according to maritime risk management company Vanguard. Indian officials said the evacuation was being carried out in coordination with the Royal Navy of Oman.