INS Tabar fights fire on tanker MT Yi Cheng 6, safeguards 14 Indian crew
On 29 June 2025, in the North Arabian Sea about 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE, Indian Navy frigate INS Tabar responded to a Mayday from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 and fought an engine-room fire, ensuring the safety of its 14 Indian crew.
Summary
INS Tabar, on mission-based deployment, received a Mayday distress call in the early hours of 29 June 2025 from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6, which reported a major engine-room fire about 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE, in the North Arabian Sea. Seven crew members were evacuated to INS Tabar using the ship's boats, while the remaining crew, including the Master, stayed on board to help contain the fire. INS Tabar deployed a six-member firefighting and damage control team. The operation stabilised the situation and ensured the safety of all 14 Indian crew members; no injuries were reported.
Key facts
- Date
- 29 June 2025
- Navy ship
- INS Tabar
- Tanker
- MT Yi Cheng 6 (Palau-flagged)
- Location
- ~80 nm east of Fujairah, UAE, North Arabian Sea
- Crew
- 14 Indians; 7 evacuated to INS Tabar
- Navy team
- Six-member firefighting and damage control team
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which Indian Navy ship responded to the fire on tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on 29 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — INS Tabar
Indian Navy: INS Tabar, on mission-based deployment, received a Mayday call from MT Yi Cheng 6 and commenced firefighting.
MT Yi Cheng 6, rescued by the Indian Navy in June 2025, was flagged in which country?
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Correct answer: A — Palau
Indian Navy: the operation was on board the Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6.
How many Indian crew members were on MT Yi Cheng 6 when INS Tabar responded on 29 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 14
Indian Navy: the operation ensured the safety of 14 Indian crew members; seven were evacuated to INS Tabar.