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NDTV
11 hours ago
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- NDTV
Indian Navy Contains Fire On Board Vessel With 14 Indian Crew
New Delhi: The Indian Navy contained a fire on board a Palau-flagged tanker in the North Arabian Sea and ensured safety of 14 of the vessel's Indian crew members. The Navy swung into action and launched the fire-fighting operation after receiving a distress call from the vessel on Sunday. The vessel reported a major fire in its engine room while operating approximately 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The Indian Navy undertook a high-risk fire fighting and rescue operation on-board Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on June 29 in the North Arabian Sea, successfully stabilising the situation and ensuring the safety of 14 Indian crew members," according to an Indian readout. The navy deployed its warship INS Tabar to assist the vessel. "Responding swiftly, INS Tabar proceeded at maximum speed to provide assistance," the Navy said in the readout. It said seven crew members were immediately evacuated to INS Tabar using the ship's boats. "No injuries were reported, and all crew were examined by Tabar's medical team. The remaining crew members, including the master, stayed on board to assist with fire containment," it added. A six-member team of fire fighters from INS Tabar was deployed to contain the fire. "Initial fire fighting efforts from the Indian Naval personnel and ship's crew resulted in considerable reduction in intensity of the fire with smoke restricted to the engine room," the Navy said. "The fire fighting effort was further reinforced with 13 additional Indian Navy personnel (5 officers and 8 sailors)." "Sustained efforts by the Indian Navy's firefighting team along with crew members have successfully brought the fire under control," it said. The Navy said INS Tabar remains in the vicinity of the vessel for continued support. "The valiant effort of Indian Naval personnel has ensured safety of the ship along with all Indian crew members. This incident once again highlights Indian Navy's rapid response capability, operational preparedness, humanitarian approach to maritime safety," it noted.
Hans India
12 hours ago
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- Hans India
Indian Navy rescues 14 countrymen from vessel on fire in Arabian Sea
New Delhi: The Indian Navy rescued 14 countrymen serving as crew members on-board a Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 which caught fire in the North Arabian Sea, an official said on Tuesday. The Indian Navy undertook the high-risk firefighting and rescue operation on Sunday demonstrating rapid operational readiness and its unwavering commitment to seafarer safety, the official said. INS Tabar, which was on mission-based deployment, received a 'Mayday' distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6 in the early hours of Sunday. The vessel reported a major fire in its engine room whilst operating approximately 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE, said an official statement. Responding swiftly, INS Tabar proceeded at maximum speed to provide assistance. The ship reached the vicinity of the distressed vessel and established communication with the Master of the vessel and commenced firefighting operations, it said. Prioritising crew safety, seven members were immediately evacuated to INS Tabar using the ship's boats. No injuries were reported, and all crew members were examined by Tabar's medical team. The remaining crew members, including the Master, stayed onboard to assist with fire containment. INS Tabar deployed a six-member firefighting and damage control team with equipment for the task, it said. Initial firefighting efforts from the Indian Naval personnel and the ship's crew resulted in considerable reduction in intensity of the fire with smoke restricted to the engine room. The firefighting effort was further reinforced with 13 additional Indian Navy personnel (five officers and eight sailors). Sustained efforts by Indian Navy's firefighting team along with crew members successfully brought the fire under control. Continuous temperature checks and monitoring were undertaken and INS Tabar remains on station for continued support, said the statement. The effort of Indian Naval personnel ensured the safety of the ship along with all Indian crew members. This incident once again highlights the Indian Navy's rapid response capability, operational preparedness, humanitarian approach to maritime safety and reaffirms India's role as the first responder in the Indian Ocean Region, said an official.
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Business Standard
13 hours ago
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- Business Standard
Indian Navy contains fire on board Palau-flagged tanker with 14 Indian crew
The Navy swung into action and launched the fire-fighting operation after receiving a distress call from the vessel on Sunday The Indian Navy contained a fire on board a Palau-flagged tanker in the North Arabian Sea and ensured safety of 14 of the vessel's Indian crew members. The Navy swung into action and launched the fire-fighting operation after receiving a distress call from the vessel on Sunday. The vessel reported a major fire in its engine room while operating approximately 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The Indian Navy undertook a high-risk fire fighting and rescue operation on-board Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on June 29 in the North Arabian Sea, successfully stabilising the situation and ensuring the safety of 14 Indian crew members," according to an Indian readout. The navy deployed its warship INS Tabar to assist the vessel. "Responding swiftly, INS Tabar proceeded at maximum speed to provide assistance," the Navy said in the readout. It said seven crew members were immediately evacuated to INS Tabar using the ship's boats. "No injuries were reported, and all crew were examined by Tabar's medical team. The remaining crew members, including the master, stayed on board to assist with fire containment," it added. A six-member team of fire fighters from INS Tabar was deployed to contain the fire. "Initial fire fighting efforts from the Indian Naval personnel and ship's crew resulted in considerable reduction in intensity of the fire with smoke restricted to the engine room," the Navy said. "The fire fighting effort was further reinforced with 13 additional Indian Navy personnel (5 officers and 8 sailors)." "Sustained efforts by the Indian Navy's firefighting team along with crew members have successfully brought the fire under control," it said. The Navy said INS Tabar remains in the vicinity of the vessel for continued support. "The valiant effort of Indian Naval personnel has ensured safety of the ship along with all Indian crew members. This incident once again highlights Indian Navy's rapid response capability, operational preparedness, humanitarian approach to maritime safety," it noted.
The Hindu
13 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Indian Navy contains fire on board Palau-flagged tanker with 14 Indian crew
The Indian Navy contained a fire on board a Palau-flagged tanker in the North Arabian Sea and ensured safety of 14 of the vessel's Indian crew members. The Navy swung into action and launched the fire-fighting operation after receiving a distress call from the vessel on Sunday (June 29, 2025). The vessel reported a major fire in its engine room while operating approximately 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The Indian Navy undertook a high-risk fire fighting and rescue operation on-board Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on June 29 in the North Arabian Sea, successfully stabilising the situation and ensuring the safety of 14 Indian crew members," according to an Indian readout. The Navy deployed its warship INS Tabar to assist the vessel. "Responding swiftly, INS Tabar proceeded at maximum speed to provide assistance," the Navy said in the readout. It said seven crew members were immediately evacuated to INS Tabar using the ship's boats. "No injuries were reported, and all crew were examined by Tabar's medical team. The remaining crew members, including the master, stayed on board to assist with fire containment," it added. A six-member team of fire fighters from INS Tabar was deployed to contain the fire. "Initial fire fighting efforts from the Indian Naval personnel and ship's crew resulted in considerable reduction in intensity of the fire with smoke restricted to the engine room," the Navy said. "The fire fighting effort was further reinforced with 13 additional Indian Navy personnel (5 officers and 8 sailors)." "Sustained efforts by the Indian Navy's firefighting team along with crew members have successfully brought the fire under control," it said. The Navy said INS Tabar remains in the vicinity of the vessel for continued support. "The valiant effort of Indian Naval personnel has ensured safety of the ship along with all Indian crew members. This incident once again highlights Indian Navy's rapid response capability, operational preparedness, humanitarian approach to maritime safety," it noted.
United News of India
13 hours ago
- General
- United News of India
Indian Navy rescues 14 crew members from burning vessel in North Arabian Sea
New Delhi, July 1 (UNI) Demonstrating rapid operational readiness and unwavering commitment to seafarer safety, the Indian Navy rescued 14 Indian crew members onboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 in the North Arabian Sea. In the early hours of June 29, INS Tabar, which was on a mission-based deployment, received a Mayday distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6. The vessel reported a major fire outbreak in its engine room while operating approximately 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE, an Indian Navy statement said today. Responding swiftly, INS Tabar proceeded at maximum speed and reached the vicinity of the distressed tanker. Upon arrival, the naval team established communication with the vessel's Master and immediately commenced firefighting operations. Prioritising crew safety, seven crew members were promptly evacuated to INS Tabar using the ship's boats. All evacuated personnel were unharmed and received medical evaluations from Tabar's onboard medical team. The remaining crew, including the Master, stayed aboard the vessel to assist with fire containment efforts. INS Tabar deployed a six-member firefighting and damage control team with firefighting equipment. Their initial efforts, in coordination with the ship's crew, significantly reduced the intensity of the fire, which was successfully contained within the engine room. To strengthen the ongoing operation, 13 additional Indian Navy personnel-- five officers and eight sailors-- were deployed to support the firefighting mission. Sustained efforts by Indian Navy's firefighting team along with crew members have successfully brought the fire under control. Temperature checks and continuous monitoring are being conducted to ensure safety, while INS Tabar remains on station to provide continued support. The courageous and timely action by the Indian Navy not only ensured the safety of the vessel and its crew but also reinforced India's role as the first responder in the Indian Ocean Region. The operation exemplifies the Navy's exceptional rapid response capability, operational preparedness, and humanitarian approach to maritime safety. UNI RBE GNK 1345
