24 Indian crew members were safely rescued after a missile attack on a merchant tanker near Oman, coordinated by MRCC Mumbai and Omani authorities.
The incident occurred on Monday
Jun 09, 2026
09:45 am
What's the storyThe Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai coordinated closely with Omani authorities to rescue all 24 Indian crew members from a tanker that was attacked off the coast of Oman.
The incident occurred on Monday when the Palau-flagged MT Marivex was struck by a missile while anchored near Masirah, Oman.
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