Muscat, June 9: The Indian Embassy in Muscat has confirmed the rescue of 24 Indian crew members aboard the MT Maryvex following a fire incident south of the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy expressed gratitude to Omani authorities for their swift response.
In a post on the social media platform X, the embassy stated, “We are thankful to Omani officials for their quick response in rescuing all 24 Indian crew members aboard the MT Maryvex and ensuring their safety.”
Earlier, during an inter-ministerial briefing, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MOPSW) reported that the fire was detected around 1:30 PM on Monday.
A ministry spokesperson noted, “This is preliminary information we have received. Based on available details, all Indian crew members are currently safe.”
Opesh Kumar Sharma, Director of the Shipping Department, mentioned, “We are trying to ascertain whether there was any projectile involved. As you know, the fire incident occurred at 1:30 PM.”
He added, “We are in contact with the owners, and we are working to uncover the truth. We are also in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs and our mission in Oman.”
The Indian Embassy in Oman reiterated on social media that it is investigating the ship-related incident involving Indian crew members. They are coordinating with Omani authorities to ensure their rescue and safety.
The Shipping Ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, and the Indian Navy and Ministry of Defence to ensure the safety of the sailors. The ship was well south of the Strait of Hormuz and was in ballast condition, meaning it was not carrying cargo. Ballast is a technical term used in various fields to refer to weight control for balance and stability.
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