All 24 Indian seafarers aboard the tanker MT Marivex were safely rescued after a fire broke out on the vessel off the coast of Oman on June 8. The incident occurred about 15 nautical miles northeast of Masirah Island, triggering an emergency response from local authorities and maritime agencies.

According to reports, the fire caused significant damage to parts of the vessel and affected some of its emergency evacuation equipment. As the situation developed, the crew sent a request for immediate assistance to ensure the safety of everyone onboard.

Omani authorities quickly launched a rescue operation with support from Indian officials and other maritime organizations. Rescue teams responded to the distress call and coordinated efforts to evacuate the crew from the tanker. Helicopters were deployed to airlift the seafarers from the vessel to safety.

All 24 crew members were successfully evacuated without any reported injuries or fatalities. Authorities confirmed that the rescue operation was completed safely, preventing what could have become a more serious maritime incident.

The MT Marivex was operating in the Gulf of Oman when the fire occurred. Initial reports indicated that the tanker was not carrying cargo at the time of the incident. Authorities are continuing to monitor the vessel while assessments of the damage and the cause of the fire are being conducted.
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