An oil tanker, the MT Prestige Falcon, capsized in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman earlier this week, leading to a search and rescue operation. The incident occurred approximately 25 nautical miles southeast of Oman's Ras Madrakah area. The tanker, flying the flag of Comoros, was carrying a cargo of oil products from the port of Hamriya in the United Arab Emirates to the Yemeni port of Aden.
Search teams, including the Indian Navy and Omani authorities, sprang into action to locate the crew members of the capsized vessel. The crew consisted of 13 Indians and three Sri Lankans. So far, nine crew members, mostly Indians, have been rescued from the waters, while the body of one crew member was recovered. Tragically, one crew member lost their life in the incident.
The cause of the tanker's capsizing and the status of its cargo remain unknown at this time. The rescue operations have been hampered by rough seas and strong winds, making the search efforts challenging for the teams involved. Despite the adverse conditions, the search and rescue mission continues as authorities strive to locate any missing crew members.
Both Indian and Omani teams are working together to scour the waters and ensure the safety of all individuals involved in the maritime incident. The collaborative efforts of the search teams highlight the importance of international cooperation in responding to such emergencies at sea.
As the investigation into the capsizing progresses, authorities will seek to determine the circumstances that led to this tragic event and assess the overall impact on the environment and maritime safety in the region.
