Muscat, June 14 (IANS) All 14 Indian crew members aboard an Indian flagged mechanised sailing vessel ‘Virat 1’ that suffered an engine failure off the coast of Oman have been rescued, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Sunday. The Embassy also said that the crew members are currently onboard Jabal Ali 9 and were heading to Mumbai.In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Indian Embassy in Oman said, “Rescue operation involving Indian Flagged MSV Virat 1 has been successfully complete…
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Muscat, June 14 (IANS) As many as 11 Indian crew members have been evacuated from Indian flagged mechanised sailing vessel Virat 1 after an engine failure off the coast of Oman while efforts are being made to rescue three other crew members, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Sunday. According to the Embassy, 11 of the 14 crew members MSC Virat 1 have been rescued and taken onboard by MV Jabal Ali 9.In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Indian Embassy in Oman said, “In a closely …
Muscat, June 14 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Oman said on Sunday that it is making efforts for the early repatriation of an Indian national who died due to medical conditions on board ‘MT Celestial’ at Duqm Port. The deceased Indian national has been identified as Nishanth Uirthanathan. The Embassy stated that it is in touch with the family members of Uirthanathan, crew members of the vessel and concerned authorities.In a statement on X, the Indian Embassy in Oman stated, “The Embassy remains in…
Muscat, June 14 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Oman said on Sunday that it has learnt of an incident involving the Indian Flagged Mechanised Sailing Vessel ‘Virat 1’ off the coast of Oman. The vessel is reported to have 14 Indian crew on board. The Embassy stated that search and rescue efforts are being coordinated with the Omani authorities and vessels in the vicinity of the incident.In a statement on X, the Indian Embassy in Oman stated, “The Mission has learnt of an incident involving an Indian…
Amaravati, June 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that the death of Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh in a missile attack on a ship off the coast of Oman has deeply saddened him and assured his family that the state government will extend all possible support. The Chief Minister stated that he has already instructed the authorities to coordinate with the Indian Embassy and Omani officials to bring Suresh’s mortal remains back to the homeland.“I am deeply s…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge India’s strong protest against the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Gulf of Oman, stressing that Washington’s actions are “unacceptable and undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce” in a sensitive region. “A strong protest was lodged with him regarding the continuing attacks…
Muscat, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Muscat on Thursday confirmed that efforts are underway to evacuate Indian nationals from MT Jalveer to Shinas Port with the support of the Royal Navy of Oman. “Evacuation of crew from MT Jalveer to Shinas port is being coordinated with assistance from Royal Navy of Oman, and shall soon be complete,” the Indian mission posted on X.Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India on Tuesday said that there had been an exchange of communication between the Palau-flagged vessel MT Marivex and the US Navy before the fire incident that disabled the ship off the coast of Oman. Addressing the weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that all 24 Indian crew members aboard the vessel had been rescued safely and expressed gratitude to the Omani government for its support in the res…
Muscat, June 8 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Muscat confirmed the rescue of 24 Indian seafarers aboard MT Marivex after a fire incident south of the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy also thanked the Omani authorities for their swift response.“We are thankful to the Omani authorities for their swift response and rescue of all the 24 crew members of Indian nationality onboard MT Marivex, and for ensuring their safety,” the embassy wrote on X.Earlier in the day, during an inter-ministerial briefi…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The government on Monday confirmed a fire incident aboard MT Marivex, a vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that all crew members are safe.During an inter-ministerial briefing, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said fire was reported at around 1:30 pm on Monday.”This is the preliminary information which we have received. Based on this, as per available information, all Indian seafarers are presently safe,” accordi…