India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast

May 14, 2026 3:01 PM

India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast

India on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial ship off the coast of Oman. In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman yesterday is unacceptable and we deplore the fact that commercial shipping and civilian mariners continue to be targeted.” The ministry confirmed that all Indian crew members on board the vessel were safe and thanked the Omani...

Indian Navy warship INS Teg leads rescue mission off Oman coast

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

Indian Navy warship INS Teg leads rescue mission off Oman coast

The Indian Navy warship INS Teg is spearheading a critical search and rescue operation off the coast of Oman following the capsizing of an oil tanker on July 15. As of today, the mission has successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan. The operation was launched immediately after the MV Falcon Prestige capsized approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, Oman. INS Teg has deployed advanced equipment and personnel to locate and assis...