Indian Navy Rescues Crew from Capsized Oil Tanker Near Oman
The Indian Navy’s warship INS Teg has successfully rescued nine crew members from the oil tanker MV Falcon Prestige, which capsized off the coast of Oman on July 15. Among the rescued are eight Indians and one Sri Lankan.
Details of the Incident
The MV Falcon Prestige capsized about 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, Oman. The tanker had a total of 16 crew members, including 13 Indians and three Sri Lankans. The search and rescue operations, coordinated with Omani authorities, began on July 16 and are ongoing.
Rescue Efforts
The Indian Navy’s Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft P8I is also assisting in the search for survivors. The Indian Embassy in Oman is in constant touch with Omani authorities to coordinate the rescue operations.
In a statement, the Indian Embassy in Oman said, “Embassy is coordinating SAR operations with Omani authorities and the Indian Navy for MT Prestige Falcon, a Comoros-flagged vessel that capsized off the coast of Oman on July 15th. Nine crew members, including eight Indians, have been rescued today by INS Teg. The search for the remaining survivors continues.”
Doubts Revealed
Indian Navy -: The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. It protects India’s maritime borders and helps in rescue operations at sea.
INS Teg -: INS Teg is a warship of the Indian Navy. Warships are large, powerful ships used by the navy to protect the country and help in emergencies.
capsized -: Capsized means that a boat or ship has turned over in the water. This can be very dangerous for the people on board.
oil tanker -: An oil tanker is a large ship designed to carry oil. Oil is used to make petrol, diesel, and other fuels.
Oman -: Oman is a country in the Middle East, located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is near India across the Arabian Sea.
MV Falcon Prestige -: MV Falcon Prestige is the name of the oil tanker that capsized. ‘MV’ stands for ‘Motor Vessel,’ which means it is a ship powered by engines.
Indian Embassy -: The Indian Embassy is the office of the Indian government in another country. It helps Indian citizens who are in that country.
