The Indian warship INS Teg has successfully rescued nine sailors from the capsized oil tanker MT Falcon Prestige. The tanker, flagged by Comoros, sank on July 14 off the coast of Oman. The rescued include eight Indians and one Sri Lankan.
Crew Details
- Total Crew: 16
- Indians Onboard: 13
- Rescued: 9 (8 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan)
Ongoing Efforts
- Search and Rescue: Indian Navy assets and Omani agencies are actively involved in the search and rescue missions.
- Deployed Assets: The Indian Navy has deployed its maritime surveillance aircraft, P-8I, in conjunction with Omani vessels and personnel.
Incident Location
- Sinking Location: 40 nautical kilometers southeast of Ras Madrakah, in the Wilayat of Duqm, Oman.
- Vessel’s Route: The tanker was en route to Aden, Yemen, having departed from Hamriya, Dubai.
- Regional Significance: Duqm Port is a crucial hub for Oman’s oil and gas mining projects.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the name of the Indian warship involved in the rescue operation?
- A) INS Vikramaditya
- B) INS Teg
- C) INS Chennai
- D) INS Kolkata
- How many sailors were on board the MT Falcon Prestige?
- A) 13
- B) 16
- C) 9
- D) 8
- How many Indian sailors were rescued from the MT Falcon Prestige?
- A) 8
- B) 9
- C) 13
- D) 16
- Which maritime surveillance aircraft has been deployed by the Indian Navy for the rescue mission?
- A) P-3 Orion
- B) P-8I
- C) C-130 Hercules
- D) P-8A
- Where did the MT Falcon Prestige sink?
- A) 40 nautical kilometers northwest of Muscat
- B) 40 nautical kilometers southeast of Ras Madrakah
- C) 30 nautical kilometers east of Duqm Port
- D) 50 nautical kilometers southwest of Aden