Indian Navy initiates saving mission as sailors go absent
Date
7/18/2024 8:36:30 AM
(MENAFN) India has initiated a large-scale rescue operation following the capsizing of an oil tanker in the waters off Oman, leaving all 16 crew members unaccounted for. Among them, 13 are Indian nationals, with the remaining three hailing from Sri Lanka. The incident, which occurred approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah near Duqm, Oman, has prompted swift action from Indian authorities.
According to reports from various Indian media sources, the Indian Navy has mobilized significant resources for the search and rescue mission. This includes deploying the INS Teg, a Russian-built Talwar-class frigate renowned for its maritime capabilities, along with a P-8I surveillance aircraft. Coordination efforts are underway in collaboration with Omani authorities to locate and retrieve the missing crew members.
The oil tanker in question, identified as the Comorian-flagged Prestige Falcon, was en route from Hamriya Port in Dubai to the Yemeni port city of Aden at the time of the incident. Its tragic capsizing has focused attention on the strategic location near Oman's Duqm Port, known for its pivotal role in the Sultanate's major oil, gas, and mining projects.
Oman's Maritime Security Center confirmed the launch of search and rescue operations shortly after the vessel's distress call was received. The unfolding situation underscores the challenges and risks inherent in maritime operations, particularly in vital shipping lanes traversed by vessels carrying essential commodities across the region.
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