US EditionIndian Navy's INS Tabar Rescues Burning Tanker in Gulf of Oman
- On June 29, the Indian Navy’s INS Tabar responded swiftly to a distress call from Palau-flagged MT Yi Cheng 6 after an engine room fire caused total power failure in the Gulf of Oman.
- A major fire erupted in MT Yi Cheng 6's engine room, causing total power failure and prompting the vessel's distress call.
- Indian Navy transferred firefighting teams and equipment via boat and helicopter, involving 13 naval personnel and five crew members in the operation.
- All 14 Indian crew members were safely rescued with no casualties as the fire was brought under control.
- India’s Navy swiftly responded to a June 29 fire on Palau-flagged MT Yi Cheng 6 in the Gulf of Oman, demonstrating ongoing maritime rescue capabilities exemplified earlier this month with the MV Wan Hai 503 operation.
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Indian Navy’s INS Tabar rescues crew of MT Yi Cheng 6 fire guts engine room in Gulf of Oman
A firefighting team and equipment from INS Tabar were quickly transferred to the tanker..Indian Navy, INS Tabar, MT Yi Cheng 6, Gulf of Oman, Firefighting, Maritime Rescue, Kandla, Shinas, Pulau-flagged, Merchant Tanker, Indian Crew
Oman-bound vessel catches major fire, INS Tabar on rescue mission
On June 29, the Pulau-flagged oil tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 caught fire in its engine room, leading to a distress call. The Indian Navy's INS Tabar was deployed to assist, with 14 Indian crew members onboard. Firefighting efforts successfully reduced the blaze's intensity.
Indian Navy's INS Tabar leads rescue operation as oil tanker catches fire in Gulf of Oman
Upon receiving the distress call, INS Tabar promptly swung into action and mobilised its firefighting team and essential equipment, which were deployed to the stricken tanker using both the ship's boat and its helicopter.
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