A boat carrying 14 Indian nationals started sinking in the sea off the coast of Oman on Sunday, following which a massive rescue operation was launched with the help of the US Navy, the Indian Navy and a merchant ship. According to initial information, the boat got into trouble about 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd in Oman, after which immediate relief and rescue operations were started.

US Navy sent alert, informed Indian Navy
According to government sources, the US Navy was informed that Dhow was in trouble on Sunday morning. After this, the US Navy issued an alert to the coastal authorities and the Indian Navy, so that the rescue operation could be started in time.

P-8 aircraft dropped life raft into the sea
According to sources, the US Navy’s P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft reached the spot, dropped a life raft into the sea and monitored the entire rescue operation. After the situation of sinking of the dhow developed, the people on board reached the life raft.

Merchant ship MV Jabal Ali 9 also helped
MV Jabal Ali 9, a St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged merchant ship passing nearby, was also included in the rescue operation. This ship was going from Sohar to Mumbai. At the request of American P-8 aircraft, the ship was sent towards the distressed boat so that the passengers could be helped.

The Mission has learned of an incident involving an Indian Flagged Mechanized Sailing Vessel Virat 1, off the coast of Oman, reportedly embarked with 14 Indian crew. Search and Rescue is being coordinated with the Omani authorities and vessels in proximity of the incident: Embassy… pic.twitter.com/Us61cBuUVw

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All 14 people aboard the boat are Indian citizens.
Government officials said that all the 14 people aboard the dhow are Indian citizens. At present, official information regarding his condition has not been revealed, but the rescue operation is being continuously monitored.

Strategic importance increased near the Strait of Hormuz
The incident occurred near the eastern coast of Oman, which is located near the Strait of Hormuz. In recent months, due to US-Iran tension and increasing conflict in West Asia, this area has become very sensitive and strategically important.

Maritime traffic already affected
Due to the ongoing tension in the region, the movement of commercial ships is already affected. Many shipping companies and maritime agencies are taking extra precautions. According to reports, hundreds of ships and thousands of sailors are facing prolonged disruption in maritime activities around the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz.

The reason for the boat sinking is not clear yet
At present the reasons for Dhau’s sinking have not been known. Officials say that the rescue operation is going on and the entire matter is being investigated. It is hoped that soon all the Indian citizens will be evacuated safely.

The Indian government strongly condemned the attack on a commercial ship off the coast of Oman and summoned America’s top diplomat. Now a big statement from the US State Department has come out on the entire incident. The US State Department said on Thursday (June 11) that it is in direct contact with India.

The Foreign Ministry had summoned America’s Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks in protest against the attack on the ship and issued a letter of protest i.e. Demarche. According to the report of Hindustan Times (HT), on India’s summoning of the US Deputy Mission Chief and the attacks on two ships, the US State Department spokesperson said, ‘The State Department is in direct contact with the Indian government regarding this matter.’

Indian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday (June 10) that 21 out of 24 Indian crew members on board the ship have been rescued safely after the attack on a commercial ship off the coast of Oman, while three Indians are still missing and the search is on. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement, ‘We strongly condemn the attack on the commercial vessel ‘Setebello’ near the coast of Oman.

Attacks on ships called worrying

The ministry said that ‘the continuous attacks on ships in the area are extremely worrying and are a direct result of the ongoing conflict there.’ The statement said, ‘We appeal to all parties to immediately reduce tensions and make the ongoing talks successful for a diplomatic solution, so that peace and stability can be restored in the region. The incidents of targeting commercial ships and civilian infrastructure should stop immediately and unhindered movement and trade should be restored on sea routes in accordance with international law.

Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Oman had informed on social media platform X that an incident involving a ship near the Oman coast has been reported. The embassy said it is continuously monitoring the situation and is in touch with local authorities.

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It is noteworthy that on Monday (June 8) also, 24 Indian sailors aboard the Palau flagged ship MT Marivex were rescued safely after a fire incident. This incident happened south of the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday (June 9), External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said that MT Marivex had become inoperative near the Oman coast. All 24 crew members present on the ship were Indian citizens and all were evacuated safely. He also expressed his gratitude to the Government of Oman for its cooperation in this rescue operation.

Concern expressed over increasing tension in Western Asia

On Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs had also expressed deep concern over the rising tensions in West Asia, saying that the conflict that has been going on for more than 100 days has created a huge humanitarian crisis and has also had a serious impact on the global economy and energy supply. The ministry had appealed to all parties to immediately reduce tension and take steps towards a peaceful solution.

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