New Delhi: The Indian Navy's mission deployed warship, INS Teg, has successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Indians, from an oil tanker that capsized off the coast of Oman on July 15, according to a statement from the Indian Navy on July 17. The nine rescued crew members included eight Indians and one Sri Lankan national.

"Nine crew members from MV Falcon Prestige (eight Indians and one Sri Lankan) have been recovered alive during the search and rescue operations. The search and rescue operations to find the remaining crew members will continue in the area," the Indian Navy stated. The MV Falcon Prestige capsized approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, Oman, on July 15. Search and rescue efforts, in coordination with Omani authorities, have been ongoing since July 16.

The vessel reportedly had a total of 16 crew members on board, comprising 13 Indians and three Sri Lankans. The search and rescue operations by Indian and Omani assets are being conducted under challenging weather conditions, with the area experiencing rough seas and strong winds. The Indian Navy's Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft, P8I, is also assisting in the search for survivors.

The Indian Embassy in Oman has been in constant communication with Omani authorities. Providing an update on the rescue efforts, the Indian Embassy in Oman posted on X, "The 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," the embassy added.

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