The Indian Coast Guard rescued 24 Indian crew members from the MT Marivex after a missile strike disabled the vessel off the coast of Oman [1, 2].
The incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. The rescue operation highlights the ongoing volatility in the region and the necessity of rapid international coordination to protect commercial shipping crews.
The attack took place on June 8, 2026 [2]. The MT Marivex, a Palau-flagged oil tanker [1], was struck by a missile that left the ship disabled in the water. Following the strike, the Indian Coast Guard worked in coordination with Omani authorities to locate and evacuate the crew [2].
"Twenty-four Indian crew members have been rescued in coordination with Omani authorities," an Indian Coast Guard spokesperson said [2].
Simultaneously, the Indian Navy maintained a state of readiness to support the operation. A spokesperson for the Indian Navy said the service was on high alert and coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the rescue was successful [3].
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the safety of the personnel shortly after the operation concluded. "All 24 Indian nationals were safely evacuated," a spokesperson for the ministry said [1].
While some reports initially identified the vessel as Indian-flagged, official reports from the Ministry of External Affairs identify the tanker as being flagged in Palau [1]. All 24 [1] crew members were removed from the disabled ship without reported casualties.
“"All 24 Indian nationals were safely evacuated."”
The targeting of a commercial tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the persistent security risks facing merchant vessels in the region. The successful evacuation of the MT Marivex crew demonstrates the operational synergy between the Indian Coast Guard and Omani authorities, but the use of a missile against a non-military vessel signals a high level of escalation in maritime threats.
