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Indian embassy confirms 10 rescued after vessel attack off Oman coast

By 19Network Editorial Team · Jul 13, 2026 · 2 min read

An industrial cargo vessel sails across deep blue ocean waters under a clear and bright sky near the Oman coastline.

Indian Embassy confirms 10 sailors rescued after vessel attack off Oman, with one still missing.

The Indian Embassy in Muscat confirmed on Wednesday that 10 Indian crew members have been rescued following an attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman. One sailor remains missing, prompting an ongoing search and rescue operation by regional maritime authorities. Diplomatic officials stated they are in constant contact with Omani authorities to track the status of the missing individual. The 10 rescued sailors are reported to be in stable condition and are receiving assistance from embassy personnel. The specific name of the vessel and the exact nature of the strike have not been formally disclosed by the mission at this stage. Search and Rescue Operations The search for the missing crew member involves coordination between the Indian mission, the Royal Oman Police, and the Coast Guard. Search teams remain deployed in the waters where the incident occurred. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi is also monitoring the situation and has initiated contact with the families of the affected crew members. Omani maritime authorities have not yet released a detailed report on the damage to the vessel or the weaponry used in the attack. The embassy has…