The 16-strong crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that capsized off Oman are still missing, the country's maritime security centre said on Tuesday, a day after the sinking was reported.

The crew of "Prestige Falcon" comprised 13 Indian nationals and three Sri Lankans, the Omani centre said in a post on the social media platform X.

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Separately, the centre told Reuters that the vessel remains "submerged, inverted". It did not confirm whether the vessel had stabilised or whether oil or oil products were leaking into the sea.

Shipping data by LSEG had shown the tanker was heading to the Yemeni port of Aden and capsized off Oman's major industrial port of Duqm.

The vessel is a 117-metre long oil products tanker built in 2007, the shipping data showed. Such small tankers are typically used for short coastal voyages.

Omani authorities conducted a search-and-rescue operation at the scene in coordination with maritime authorities, Oman's state news agency reported late on Monday.

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The port of Duqm is located on Oman's southwest coast, close to the sultanate's major oil and gas mining projects, including a major oil refinery that forms part of Duqm's vast industrial zone, Oman's biggest single economic project.

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The 16-strong crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that capsized off Oman are still missing, the country's maritime security centre said on Tuesday, a day after the sinking was reported.

The 16-strong crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that capsized off Oman are still missing, the country's maritime security centre said on Tuesday, a day after the sinking was reported. The crew of "Prestige Falcon" comprised 13 Indian nationals and three Sri Lankans, the Omani centre said in a post on the social media platform X. Also read: Biden considering proposals to reform Supreme Court: Report Separately, the centre told Reuters that the vessel remains "submerged, inverted". It did not confirm whether the vessel had stabilised or whether oil or oil products were leaking into the sea. Shipping data by LSEG had shown the tanker was heading to the Yemeni port of Aden and capsized off Oman's major industrial port of Duqm. The vessel is a 117-metre long oil products tanker built in 2007, the shipping data showed. Such small tankers are typically used for short coastal voyages. Omani authorities conducted a search-and-rescue operation at the scene in coordination with maritime authorities, Oman's state news agency reported late on Monday. Also read: Man with AK-47 pistol arrested near RNC event, knife-wielding man shot down The port of Duqm is located on Oman's southwest coast, close to the sultanate's major oil and gas mining projects, including a major oil refinery that forms part of Duqm's vast industrial zone, Oman's biggest single economic project. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Crew, including 13 Indians, still missing after oil tanker capsizes off Oman

India and Oman have deployed maritime assets as part of search and rescue operations after an oil tanker named 'Prestige Falcon,' sailing&nbsp;under the Comoros flag, capsised off the coast of Oman with 16 crew members on board.

The crew includes 13 Indians and 3 Sri Lankans.

The incident occurred on the evening of 15th July, 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 search for survivors. So far, no survivors have been located, but the search operation continues.

A source told WION, that, "An Indian Naval warship deployed in the region was sailed at short notice to render SAR assistance."

Search &amp; Rescue efforts are progressing in coordination with Omani authorities &amp; assets, in challenging weather conditions as the area is experiencing rough sea and strong winds. Oman has deployed its vessel and air assets for the mission.

The Omani Maritime Security Centre in a release said, "search and rescue operations continue in an effort to rescue the missing crew".&nbsp;

India and Oman have deployed maritime assets as part of search and rescue operations after an oil tanker named 'Prestige Falcon,' sailing under the Comoros flag, capsised off the coast of Oman with 16 crew members on board.

India and Oman have deployed maritime assets as part of search and rescue operations after an oil tanker named 'Prestige Falcon,' sailing under the Comoros flag, capsised off the coast of Oman with 16 crew members on board. The crew includes 13 Indians and 3 Sri Lankans. The incident occurred on the evening of 15th July, 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 search for survivors. So far, no survivors have been located, but the search operation continues. A source told WION, that, "An Indian Naval warship deployed in the region was sailed at short notice to render SAR assistance." Search & Rescue efforts are progressing in coordination with Omani authorities & assets, in challenging weather conditions as the area is experiencing rough sea and strong winds. Oman has deployed its vessel and air assets for the mission. The Omani Maritime Security Centre in a release said, "search and rescue operations continue in an effort to rescue the missing crew".

Oil tanker capsizes: India, Oman deploy maritime assets for search operations

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Crew, including 13 Indians, still missing after oil tanker capsizes off Oman

Oil tanker capsizes: India, Oman deploy maritime assets for search operations