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The navy said the search and rescue efforts in India and Oman were conducted amid challenging weather conditions, with the area experiencing rough seas and strong winds. (Image source: Indian Navy/X)
Thirteen Indian and three Sri Lankan citizens were among those missing after the merchant ship “Prestige Falcon” capsized southeast of Ras Madrak in Oman on Monday.
The Indian Navy successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Indians and one Sri Lankan, during a search and rescue operation after the Comoros-flagged oil tanker Prestige Falcon capsized off the coast of Oman on Wednesday. The warship INS Teg was deployed for this mission.
Thirteen Indian and three Sri Lankan citizens were among those missing after the merchant ship “Prestige Falcon” capsized southeast of Ras Madrak in Oman on Monday.
The navy said the search and rescue efforts in India and Oman were conducted amid challenging weather conditions, with the area experiencing rough seas and strong winds.
“The Indian Navy's long-range maritime surveillance aircraft P8I is also assisting in the search for survivors,” it added.
According to the Oman Maritime Security Center (MSC), which is run by the Omani Defense Ministry, the cause of the capsizing has not yet been determined.
In a statement on Tuesday (July 16), MSC identified the vessel as the Prestige Falcon and said there were 16 crew members on board. As the search continues, they added, “the ship's crew remains missing.”
