Muscat, June 15 -- India's Ambassador to Oman, Prashant Pise, met the 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer in Muscat ahead of their repatriation to India, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Monday, June 15.

In a post on X, the embassy said the ambassador interacted with the sailors and wished them a safe journey home. It added that the crew had been evacuated ashore in coordination with Omani authorities following the incident involving the vessel on Thursday, June 11.

The embassy said it remained committed to providing prompt assistance to Indian nationals in distress and ensuring their welfare and safe return.

MT Jalveer was carrying a crew of 24, including 20 Indian nationals, when it was involved in an incident near Oman's Shinas p...