A rescue operation is underway for 14 Indian nationals after a dhow began sinking off the coast of Oman ok Sunday, June 14, with the US Navy and a nearby cargo vessel providing assistance, according to media reports.
The vessel reportedly encountered trouble about 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd, prompting the US Navy to alert shore authorities and the Indian Navy.
A US Navy P-8 maritime patrol aircraft responded to the distress call and deployed a life raft near the dhow. The aircraft remained at the scene while monitoring the situation as those on board moved onto the raft.
The US Navy also requested assistance from MV Jabal Ali 9, a cargo vessel registered in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The ship altered its course and headed towards the location of the incident to support the ongoing operation.
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According to vessel-tracking data, MV Jabal Ali 9 was sailing from Sohar in Oman to Mumbai when it was diverted.
There was no immediate information on injuries or casualties. The condition of the 14 Indian nationals remained unclear, while further details of the rescue operation were awaited.
The incident comes amid heightened security concerns along key maritime routes in the region, including waters near the Strait of Hormuz, following ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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