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ISLAMABAD: Fourteen Indian nationals were rescued with the help of US Navy after an Indian flagged mechanized sailing vessel experienced an engine failure near the coast of Oman, New Delhi&rsquo;s embassy in Oman said on Sunday.&nbsp; According to a post on the Indian embassy in Oman&rsquo;s X account, the mission learned that an incident involving an Indian flagged mechanized sailing vessel was being rescued by the Omani authorities and vessels in the vicinity of the incident.&nbsp; The embassy said that the vessel experienced an engine failure, and the crew eventually transferred safely to a life raft. The Asian News International reported that the US dropped a life raft and monitored the situation, directing Indian navy vessels towards the location.&nbsp; The embassy in Oman said all 14 members were rescued successfully and were on their way to Mumbai.&nbsp; The government&rsquo;s Directorate General of Shipping also confirmed the rescue in a post on X, stating that swift emergency response procedures, continuous coordination with Omani authorities, the Indian embassy in Oman, and maritime stakeholders ensured the safety of the crew.

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: Embassy says incident occurred after vessel experiences engine failure,  crew eventually transferred safely to a life raft dropped by the US.



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14 Indian sailors rescued by US near Oman

14 Indian sailors rescued by US near Oman