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Omani Navy Rescues 24 Indian Seafarers, India Demands Accountability

6/15/2026

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Omani navy rescued all 24 Indian seafarers from the tanker Marivex after a frantic distress call.
India's shipping minister called the incident deeply unfortunate and summoned the U.S. deputy embassy head to protest.
The Indian ministry pledged a one-million-rupee payment to each bereaved family.
India has repatriated more than 3,500 sailors from the Gulf since the Iran conflict began.

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Story summary

Omani navy rescued all 24 Indian seafarers from the tanker Marivex after a frantic distress call.
India's shipping minister called the incident deeply unfortunate and summoned the U.S. deputy embassy head to protest.
The Indian ministry pledged a one-million-rupee payment to each bereaved family.
India has repatriated more than 3,500 sailors from the Gulf since the Iran conflict began.