Indian Navy's Stealth Frigate INS Tabar Helps Control Major Fire On Oil Tanker With 14 Indian Crew

The Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tabar responded on Sunday (29 June) to a distress call from the Pulau-flagged oil tanker MT Yi Cheng 6, which reported a major engine room fire and complete power failure while en route from Kandla, India to Shinas, Oman. The vessel was carrying 14 crew members, all of Indian origin as stated by Times New Indian Express.

The Navy’s intervention forms part of its broader maritime security efforts in the Arabian Sea. In a statement posted on X, the Indian Navy said its firefighting team and equipment were deployed to the burning tanker using the ship's boats and helicopters. A joint firefighting team comprising 13 naval personnel and five crew members from the tanker boarded the vessel to tackle the blaze.

The Indian Navy confirmed that the fire's intensity has been significantly reduced, though containment operations were still ongoing at the time of the update. The coordinated operation is part of India's continuing commitment to maritime safety and the protection of Indian seafarers.

No casualties have been reported so far, and the Navy has not yet shared details on the cause of the engine room fire. The vessel’s position and condition are being monitored as part of follow-up safety measures.