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

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

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India and Oman have deployed maritime assets as part of search and rescue operations after an oil tanker named 'Prestige Falcon,' sailingunder 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.

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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".