At least 8 Indians and a Sri Lankan were rescued from an oil tanker that capsized near the Oman coast on Tuesday. Amidst rough seas and strong winds, search and rescue operations are underway to find the seven missing sailors.

8 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan rescued by Indian navy ship INS Teg

In a significant relief, eight Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan citizen have been rescued in the aftermath of the capsizing of an oil tanker named 'Prestige Falcon' that sailed under the Comoros flag. The nine survivors were rescued by the Indian warship INS Teg.

This comes after India and Oman deployed maritime assets as part of search and rescue operations in the aftermath of the incident.

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The vessel capsized off the coast of Oman with 16 crew members on board. The crew included&nbsp;13 Indians and three&nbsp;Sri Lankans. The rescue operation continues for the remaining survivors.&nbsp;

The incident&nbsp;occurred on the evening of July 15, approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah in the Wilayat of Duqm.

Indian Navy has deployed a warship and Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft P8I to assist in the search for survivors.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;13 Indians, 3 Sri Lankans missing after oil tanker capsizes off Oman coast | Latest News | WION

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A source told WION, that, "An Indian Naval warship deployed in the region was sailed at short notice to render SAR assistance."

The Omani Maritime Security Centre in a release said, "search and rescue operations continue in an effort to rescue the missing crew".

Search and rescue efforts are progressing in coordination with Omani authorities and maritime assets. The search and rescue operation continues despite challenging weather conditions prevailing in the area due to rough seas and strong winds.

Apart from the maritime assets, Oman has also deployed air assets for the mission.

In a significant relief, eight Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan citizen have been rescued in the aftermath of the capsizing of an oil tanker named 'Prestige Falcon' that sailed under the Comoros flag.

In a significant relief, eight Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan citizen have been rescued in the aftermath of the capsizing of an oil tanker named 'Prestige Falcon' that sailed under the Comoros flag. The nine survivors were rescued by the Indian warship INS Teg. This comes after India and Oman deployed maritime assets as part of search and rescue operations in the aftermath of the incident. Also read | Oil tanker capsizes: India, Oman deploy maritime assets for search operations The vessel capsized off the coast of Oman with 16 crew members on board. The crew included 13 Indians and three Sri Lankans. The rescue operation continues for the remaining survivors. The incident occurred on the evening of July 15, approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah in the Wilayat of Duqm. Indian Navy has deployed a warship and Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft P8I to assist in the search for survivors. Also watch | 13 Indians, 3 Sri Lankans missing after oil tanker capsizes off Oman coast | Latest News | WION × A source told WION, that, "An Indian Naval warship deployed in the region was sailed at short notice to render SAR assistance." The Omani Maritime Security Centre in a release said, "search and rescue operations continue in an effort to rescue the missing crew". Search and rescue efforts are progressing in coordination with Omani authorities and maritime assets. The search and rescue operation continues despite challenging weather conditions prevailing in the area due to rough seas and strong winds. Apart from the maritime assets, Oman has also deployed air assets for the mission.

Exclusive: INS Teg rescues eight Indian sailors, one Sri Lankan of capsized Prestige Falcon crew

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Teg on Saturday rescued 17 fishermen from a sinking fishing boat 'Vaishno Devi Mata'&nbsp;off Mumbai High in very severe cyclonic weather conditions in the wake of cyclone 'Kyarr'. The fishing boat had developed engine failure and had started flooding in very heavy seas and wind speeds of about 45 knots.

Following which, she tethered herself to a disused state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) platform in the vicinity, the ING said in a statement.

ONGC personnel on the platform attempted to pass additional ropes and extract the fishermen but could only get one to safety on the platform before the rope parted.

SCI ship Urja, which was in the vicinity, then attempted to tow the fishing boat to safety but found it increasingly difficult in the severe weather conditions.

INS Teg, a frigate of the Western Fleet returning from her deployment in the Arabian Sea, was immediately diverted to the area to provide support and undertake rescue operations.

It made multiple approaches to the fishing boat and was able to rescue all 17 fishermen on board to safety.

Minutes after all fishermen were onboard INS Teg, the fishing boat sank.

All the rescued persons are in good health and did not suffer any major injuries during the rescue and are currently returning to Mumbai onboard the Indian Naval warship.

Since October 18, the Indian Coastal Guard (ICG) has been issuing weather warnings to all stakeholders and fishermen urging them to refrain from proceeding to sea.

Under the impact of Kyarr, isolated places in several districts of south interior Karnataka, few places over coastal and north interior Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

According to IMD, the sea condition is "likely to be high to very high over the east-central Arabian Sea during the next 24 hours and phenomenal thereafter. It will be rough to very rough along and off north Karnataka coast during the next 24 hours."&nbsp;

 
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Indian Naval Ship (INS) Teg on Saturday rescued 17 fishermen from a sinking fishing boat 'Vaishno Devi Mata' off Mumbai High in very severe cyclonic weather conditions in the wake of cyclone 'Kyarr'.

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Teg on Saturday rescued 17 fishermen from a sinking fishing boat 'Vaishno Devi Mata' off Mumbai High in very severe cyclonic weather conditions in the wake of cyclone 'Kyarr'. The fishing boat had developed engine failure and had started flooding in very heavy seas and wind speeds of about 45 knots. Following which, she tethered herself to a disused state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) platform in the vicinity, the ING said in a statement. ONGC personnel on the platform attempted to pass additional ropes and extract the fishermen but could only get one to safety on the platform before the rope parted. SCI ship Urja, which was in the vicinity, then attempted to tow the fishing boat to safety but found it increasingly difficult in the severe weather conditions. INS Teg, a frigate of the Western Fleet returning from her deployment in the Arabian Sea, was immediately diverted to the area to provide support and undertake rescue operations. It made multiple approaches to the fishing boat and was able to rescue all 17 fishermen on board to safety. Minutes after all fishermen were onboard INS Teg, the fishing boat sank. All the rescued persons are in good health and did not suffer any major injuries during the rescue and are currently returning to Mumbai onboard the Indian Naval warship. Since October 18, the Indian Coastal Guard (ICG) has been issuing weather warnings to all stakeholders and fishermen urging them to refrain from proceeding to sea. Under the impact of Kyarr, isolated places in several districts of south interior Karnataka, few places over coastal and north interior Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. According to IMD, the sea condition is "likely to be high to very high over the east-central Arabian Sea during the next 24 hours and phenomenal thereafter. It will be rough to very rough along and off north Karnataka coast during the next 24 hours."

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