Fire breaks out on MT Marivex; all Indian seafarers rescued safely

The Embassy of India in Muscat, Oman, has confirmed the rescue of 24 Indian seafarers aboard MT Marivex after a fire incident south of the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy also thanked the Omani authorities for their swift response. Earlier yesterday, during an inter-ministerial briefing, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Opesh Kumar Sharma, said a fire was reported at around 1:30 PM. Mr Sharma said, based on the preliminary information received, all Indian seafarers are presently safe. He further informed me that whether the ship was hit by a projectile is still being verified.