“INS Teg Rescues 9 Crew Members from Capsized Oil Tanker in Perilous Seas”

The Indian Navy warship INS Teg, a key player in the ongoing rescue operation, has successfully rescued nine out of the 16 crew members who went missing after a Comoros-flagged oil tanker capsized off the coast of Oman. The navy warship has been deployed for Search and Rescue (SAR) assistance for the capsized oil tanker.

Among the rescued, eight are Indians, and one is from Sri Lanka. The entire crew of MT Falcon Prestige, a Comoros-flagged oil tanker, capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, near the port town of Duqm in Oman. The vessel reportedly had a total of 16 crew members, including 13 Indians and 3 Sri Lankans.

The operations, carried out by the Indian Navy in coordination with the Oman Maritime Security Centre, are being conducted in extremely challenging weather conditions. The area is experiencing rough seas and strong winds, making the search for survivors a daunting task. The Indian Navy’s Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft P8I is also assisting in the operation.