Amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region, the Embassy of India in Muscat on Sunday said it has learnt of an incident involving a vessel with 14 Indian crew members off the coast of Oman.
Incident Details
The Indian mission did not share any details about the nature of the incident. However, it confirmed that search and rescue operations are being coordinated with Omani authorities and vessels in the vicinity.
In a post on X, the mission stated: "The Mission has learnt of an incident involving an Indian Flagged Mechanised Sailing Vessel Virat 1, off the coast of Oman, reportedly embarked with 14 Indian crew."
Regional Context
The Oman coast witnessed tensions last week as three vessels with Indian crew members came under US attack in the region. One of those incidents resulted in the deaths of three seafarers.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, has seen increased naval activity. Vessels were anchored in the strait as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 11, 2026.
Response and Coordination
The Indian Embassy is actively coordinating with Omani authorities to ensure the safety of the crew. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
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