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9 crew members of capsized oil tanker off Oman rescued, 1 dead: Officials

July 18, 2024 at 11:39 am

Medical personnel carry on a stretcher a body from the Comoros-flagged cargo ship that has sunk on November 26, 2023, [MANOLIS LAGOUTARIS/AFP via Getty Images]

At least nine crew members of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that capsized off Oman earlier this week have been rescued, while one died, according to Indian and Omani officials.

The Prestige Falcon, with a crew of 13 Indians and three Sri Lankans, capsized off Oman on Monday.

Subsequently, an Indian Navy mission deployed warship INS (Indian Naval Ship) Teg, rendering search and rescue assistance.

The Indian Navy said late last night that it had rescued nine personnel, which includes eight Indians and one Sri Lankan.

“The MV [Motor Vessel] is reported to have had a total of 16 crew, including 13 Indians and three Sri Lankans,” it said, adding that search and rescue assistance by Indian and Omani assets “is being undertaken in challenging weather conditions as the area is experiencing rough sea and strong winds.”

Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said last night that search and rescue operations found ten crew members, while one crew member was found deceased.

“The search and rescue operations continue for the remaining members of the vessel’s crew,” it said.

Oman: 16 missing after oil tanker capsizes