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Indian Navy Responds to Distress Call, Averts Crisis in Gulf of Oman
Indian Navy Responds to Distress Call, Averts Crisis in Gulf of Oman
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In a swift and heroic operation at sea, the Indian Navy’s frontline warship INS Tabar responded to a distress call from the merchant vessel MT Yi Cheng 6... 30.06.2025, Sputnik India
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The vessel, flagged under Pulau, was en route from Kandla in Gujarat, India to Shinas, Oman, when it reported a serious fire in its engine room on Sunday. On board were 14 Indian crew members, all of whom were in immediate danger due to the escalating situation.INS Tabar, which was deployed in the region as part of its maritime security mission, promptly diverted course to assist the stricken tanker. A 13-member team from the Indian Navy, along with five crew members from the vessel, was mobilized to conduct firefighting operations.Utilizing both ship-launched boats and a helicopter, the Navy's emergency response team transferred firefighting equipment and personnel to the MT Yi Cheng 6. According to Indian Navy officials, the intensity of the fire has been drastically reduced, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.The Navy’s rapid response is being hailed as a critical success in rescue-at-sea operations, highlighting India’s growing role as a responsible maritime power in the region.No injuries have been reported so far, and further updates are expected as the situation stabilizes.
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Indian Navy Responds to Distress Call, Averts Crisis in Gulf of Oman
11:34 30.06.2025 (Updated: 11:39 30.06.2025) In a swift and heroic operation at sea, the Indian Navy’s frontline warship INS Tabar responded to a distress call from the merchant vessel MT Yi Cheng 6, which suffered a major fire and complete power failure while transiting through the Gulf of Oman.
The vessel, flagged under Pulau, was en route from Kandla in Gujarat, India to Shinas, Oman, when it reported a serious fire in its engine room on Sunday. On board were 14 Indian crew members, all of whom were in immediate danger due to the escalating situation.
INS Tabar, which was deployed in the region as part of its maritime security mission, promptly diverted course to assist the stricken tanker. A 13-member team from the Indian Navy, along with five crew members from the vessel, was mobilized to conduct firefighting operations.
Utilizing both ship-launched boats and a helicopter, the Navy's emergency response team transferred firefighting equipment and personnel to the MT Yi Cheng 6. According to Indian Navy officials, the intensity of the fire has been drastically reduced, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.
The Navy’s rapid response is being hailed as a critical success in rescue-at-sea operations, highlighting India’s growing role as a responsible maritime power in the region.
No injuries have been reported so far, and further updates are expected as the situation stabilizes.
