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The Indian Navy swung into action after receiving a distress call of an oil tanker catching fire in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday. Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tabar was mobilised to rescue Pulau flagged MT Yi Cheng 6, which reported a major fire after engine failure.

As many as 14 crew members of Indian origin are reported to be on board the vessel. 13 Indian naval personnel and 05 crew members of the oil tanker are involved in firefighting operations.

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“#IndianNavy's stealth frigate #INSTabar, mission deployed in the Gulf of Oman, responded to a distress call from Pulau flagged MT Yi Cheng 6, on #29Jun 25. The vessel with 14 crew members of Indian origin, transiting from Kandla, India to Shinas, Oman, experienced a major fire in the engine room and total power failure onboard. The fire fighting team and equipment from #INSTabar were transferred onboard by the ship's boat and helicopter. 13 Indian naval personnel and 05 crew members of the stricken tanker are currently involved in firefighting operations, with intensity of fire onboard reduced drastically,” the Indian Navy posted on X.

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This came days after a Mexico-bound cargo ship sank in the North Pacific Ocean on June 23, according to the ship's management company, Zodiac Maritime. The Morning Midas, which was abandoned after it caught fire, was carrying around 3,000 vehicles, including approximately 800 electric vehicles.