24 Indian seafarers rescued after missile attack on tanker MT Marivex off Masirah, Oman
On 8 June 2026, all 24 Indian crew of the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex were rescued by Oman Navy helicopters after a missile attack off Masirah, Oman, with the Indian Coast Guard's MRCC Mumbai coordinating.
Summary
The Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai received information about a missile attack at about 1420 hours on 8 June 2026 on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex, anchored off Masirah, Oman, with 24 Indian crew members on board. MRCC Mumbai set up communication and close coordination with the Oman Maritime Search and Rescue Centre (OMSC). At about 1700 hours, OMSC confirmed that all 24 Indian crew had been rescued by Oman Navy helicopters, with no casualties or injuries. The vessel remained anchored off Masirah.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 8 June 2026, off Masirah, Oman
- Vessel
- MT Marivex, Palau-flagged tanker
- Crew
- 24 Indians, all rescued, no injuries
- Rescue
- Oman Navy helicopters
- Indian coordination
- ICG MRCC Mumbai with Oman Maritime Search and Rescue Centre
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The tanker MT Marivex, attacked off Masirah, Oman on 8 June 2026 with 24 Indian crew on board, was flagged in:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Palau
MT Marivex is a Palau-flagged tanker.
Who rescued the 24 Indian crew members of MT Marivex on 8 June 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Oman Navy helicopters
OMSC confirmed that all 24 crew were rescued by Oman Navy helicopters; ICG's MRCC Mumbai coordinated with OMSC.