New Delhi, June 9 -- Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers worldwide, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai coordinated closely with Omani authorities to ensure the successful rescue of 24 Indian crew members following a missile attack on a merchant tanker off the coast of Oman.

According to an official release, at approximately 14:20 hrs on Monday, MRCC Mumbai received information regarding a missile attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex while the vessel was anchored off Masirah, Oman. The vessel had a crew of 24 personnel, all Indian nationals. The information was relayed to MRCC Mumbai by a relative of one of the crew members onboard.

Recognising the gravity of t...