June 14, 2026 3:36 PM
Indian Embassy in Oman reports incident involving vessel ‘Virat 1’; rescue efforts underway
The Indian Embassy in Oman on Sunday said it is coordinating with Omani authorities following an incident involving the Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel Virat 1 off the coast of Oman. According to the Embassy, the vessel was reportedly carrying 14 Indian crew members at the time of the incident. In a statement posted on X, the Embassy said search and rescue operations are currently underway with the support of Omani authorities and nearby vessels. “The Mission has learnt of an incid...