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14 hours ago
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Oman-bound ship on fire, Indian Navy rescues 14 crew members after distress call
The MT Yi Cheng 6, flagged under Pulau and carrying 14 Indian crew members, was en route from Kandla in Gujarat to Shinas, Oman, when a major fire broke out in its engine room and led to a complete power failure read more Indian Navy Ship INS Tabar rushed to the rescue of the Palau-flagged vessel that had 14 Indians onboard. Image: The Indian Navy warship INS Tabar, currently deployed in the Gulf of Oman, sprang into action on Sunday after receiving a distress call from a merchant vessel, MT Yi Cheng 6, which reported a major fire in its engine room and complete power failure. The MT Yi Cheng 6, flagged under Pulau and carrying 14 Indian crew members, was en route from Kandla in Gujarat to Shinas, Oman, when the incident occurred. In response to the distress call, INS Tabar swiftly deployed a team comprising 13 Indian naval personnel and five crew members to assist in firefighting efforts. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The firefighting team and specialised equipment were transferred to the distressed vessel using INS Tabar's boat and helicopter. The Indian Navy confirmed the operation in a statement posted on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). 'The vessel with 14 crew members of Indian origin, transiting from Kandla, India to Shinas, Oman, experienced a major fire in the engine room and total power failure onboard,' the statement said. Take a look at the pictures of the rescue operation posted by the Indian Navy: #IndianNavy's stealth frigate#INSTabar, mission deployed in the Gulf of Oman, responded to a distress call from Pulau flagged MT Yi Cheng 6, on #29Jun 25. The vessel with 14 crew members of Indian origin, transiting from Kandla, India to Shinas, Oman, experienced a major fire… — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 30, 2025 The Indian Navy regularly carries out rescue and relief missions in its area of operations. Earlier this month, the service conducted a coordinated Search And Rescue operation with the Coast Guard after a fire was reported onboard the Singaporean-flagged MV Wan Hai 503. The Navy and Coast Guard managed to safely rescue 18 out of 22 crew members onboard. The MV had reported an internal container explosion and a resultant major fire onboard. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
CNA
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
From sampan to stage: A former Orang Pulau keeps island memories alive through music
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