Muscat, June 9: The Indian Embassy in Muscat has confirmed the rescue of 24 Indian crew members aboard the MT Maryvex following a fire incident south of the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy expressed gratitude to Omani authorities for their swift response.
In a statement on the social media platform X, the embassy said, “We are thankful to the Omani authorities for their quick response in rescuing all 24 Indian crew members aboard the MT Maryvex and ensuring their safety.”
Earlier, during an inter-ministerial briefing, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW) reported that the fire was reported around 1:30 PM on Monday.
According to a ministry spokesperson, “This is preliminary information we have received. Based on the available information, all Indian crew members are currently safe.”
Omesh Kumar Sharma, Director of the Shipping Department, stated, “We are trying to ascertain whether there was any projectile involved. As you know, the fire incident occurred at 1:30 PM.”
He added, “We are in contact with the owners and are trying to get to the bottom of the situation. We are also coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs and our mission in Oman.”
The Indian Embassy in Oman mentioned on X, “The mission is investigating a ship-related incident involving Indian crew members. We are in touch with Omani authorities for their rescue and safety.”
The Shipping Ministry is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, and the Indian Navy and Ministry of Defence to ensure the safety of the sailors. The ship was well clear of the Strait of Hormuz and was in ballast condition, meaning it was not carrying any cargo. Ballast is a broad technical term used in various fields to refer to the control of balance, stability, or weight.
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