Inferno at Sea—INS Tabar Leads Daring Rescue After Tanker Blaze in Gulf of Oman

In a dramatic maritime rescue, the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tabar sprang into action on June 29 after receiving a distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6, a Palauflagged oil tanker en route from Kandla, India to Shinas, Oman. The vessel, carrying 14 Indian crew members, suffered a major engine room fire and total power failure in the Gulf of Oman.

 

Rapid Naval Response:

INS Tabar, deployed for maritime security in the region, dispatched firefighting teams and equipment via boat and helicopter to the stricken vessel.

 

Crew Involved:

A joint team of 13 Indian naval personnel and 5 crew members from the tanker battled the blaze, successfully reducing the fire’s intensity.

 

Mission Impact:

The operation underscores India’s growing maritime readiness and commitment to regional safety and humanitarian assistance.

 

No Casualties Reported:

All 14 crew members are safe, and the situation is now under control, according to Navy officials.

 

Strategic Presence:

The rescue highlights the importance of India’s forwarddeployed naval assets in the Arabian Sea, especially amid rising maritime incidents.

 

This highseas firefight is the latest in a series of swift Indian Navy interventions, reinforcing its role as a dependable first responder in the Indian Ocean Region.

 

Sources: Times of India, ABP News, Indian Navy Spokesperson