Indian Navy Rescues 9 Crew Members from Capsized Oil Tanker Off Oman’s Coast

Indian Navy warship INS Teg successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Indians and one Sri Lankan, from an oil tanker that capsized off Oman’s coast on Wednesday. The tanker, MV Prestige Falcon, overturned approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah.

In a statement on social media platform X, the Indian Navy confirmed the rescue operation, noting that the mission-deployed INS Teg provided Search and Rescue (SAR) assistance. The statement highlighted that cooperative efforts with Omani authorities have been ongoing since July 16, following the capsize on July 15. The vessel originally had 16 crew members onboard, comprising 13 Indians and 3 Sri Lankans. SAR operations face challenges due to rough seas and strong winds, with India’s Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft P8I aiding in the search.

The Indian Embassy in Muscat also commented on the situation, emphasizing coordination with Omani authorities and the Indian Navy. “Embassy is coordinating SAR ops with Omani authorities and @indiannavy for MT Prestige Falcon, a Comoros-flagged vessel that capsized off the coast of Oman on July 15. Nine crew including 8 Indians have been rescued today by INS Teg. Search for the remaining survivors continues,” the Embassy stated on X. The rescue efforts continue amidst adverse weather conditions.