All 14 crew members of Indian-flagged Virat 1 rescued after ship faced engine failure off Oman coast Sunday, June 14, 2026. Indian Embassy in Oman confirmed crew safe,in good health,now aboard cargo ship MV Jabal Ali heading to Mumbai.
Incident happened as Virat 1,a 50-meter long,12-meter wide mechanised sailing vessel,was navigating near Oman. After engine failure,crew boarded a liferaft . Rescue coordinated by Omani authorities,nearby ships involved .
On X,Indian Embassy posted,“Rescue operation involving Indian Flagged MSV Virat 1 has been successfully completed. All 14 crew members have been rescued and are presently onboard Jabal Ali 9 heading to Mumbai.” Vessel usually transports limited supplies,mainly perishable food,to Persian Gulf countries.
This incident comes as tensions rise in Gulf region,raising concerns over safety of Indian seafarers in these waters. The Virat 1 often operates from Mumbai and Mandvi,highlighting reliance on smaller crafts for area trade…
