The Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tabar responded to a distress call on Sunday from the Pulau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 in the Gulf of Oman, after the vessel suffered a major engine room fire and a complete power failure.
The tanker, carrying 14 crew members of Indian origin, was en route from Kandla, India, to Shinas, Oman, when the emergency occurred.
INS Tabar, which was mission-deployed in the region, dispatched firefighting teams and equipment to the stricken vessel using both ship’s boat and helicopter.
According to the Indian Navy, “13 Indian naval personnel and five crew members of the stricken tanker are currently involved in firefighting operations, with intensity of fire onboard reduced drastically.”
The prompt response underscores the vital role of naval assets in ensuring maritime safety, particularly in strategic waterways such as the Gulf of Oman, where commercial vessels remain vulnerable to both natural incidents and security threats.
As of the latest update, the operation remains ongoing, with efforts focused on fully extinguishing the fire and assessing the vessel’s condition.
The Indian Navy has not yet released details regarding the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.
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