Indian Navy Warship INS Teg leads search, rescue mission off Oman coast
Indian Navy warship INS Teg is actively engaged in a search and rescue operation off the coast of Oman after an oil tanker capsized on July 15.
As of now, the mission has successfully rescued eight Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan from the stricken vessel. The Indian Navy continues to search for additional crew members who remain missing.
The operation was launched immediately after the tanker capsized, with INS Teg deploying advanced equipment and personnel to locate and assist the remaining crew. The Navy has coordinated with local Omauthorities and international maritime agencies to enhance the search efforts.
The search and rescue mission remains a high priority as efforts continue to locate any remaining survivors and provide necessary assistance.
The nine rescued crew members included eight Indians and one Sri Lankan national.
«9 crew members from MV Falcon Prestige (8 Indians and 1 Sri Lankan) have been recovered alive during the search and rescue operations. The search and rescue operations to find the remaining crew members will continue in the area,» the Indian Navy said.
The MV had capsized about 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, Oman, on July 15 and search and rescue efforts in coordination with Oman authorities have been in progress since July 16.
The MV is reported to have had a total of 16 crew members, including 13 Indians and three Sri Lankans.
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