After a significant fire in the engine room of the Palau-flagged commercial ship MT Yi Cheng 6 caused a total power outage on board, the Indian Navy sent its stealth frigate INS Tabar to help. The incident happened after the ship left Gujarat's Kandla port and was travelling to Shinas, Oman.
INS Tabar, which is presently stationed in the Gulf of Oman, responded promptly to the ship's distress call after the incident occurred on Sunday, according to a Navy spokesperson. "While travelling from Kandla to Shinas, the ship, which had 14 crew members of Indian descent, suffered a significant fire in the engine room and a complete power outage," the spokesperson verified.
A firefighting crew and equipment were quickly sent from INS Tabar to the stranded ship using the ship's boat and helicopter after the emergency alert. According to the most recent information, thirteen Indian Navy personnel are actively working to contain the fire in cooperation with five MT Yi Cheng 6 crew members.
In a recent social-media post, the Navy spokesperson noted the success of the ongoing firefighting efforts and said, "The intensity of the fire on board has been reduced drastically."
INS Tamal to join Indian Navy on July 1
Another noteworthy development is that the Indian Navy is getting ready to introduce INS Tamal, its newest guided missile frigate, on July 1. In Kaliningrad, a coastal city in Russia, the warship will be put into service. Constructed using a blend of Russian and Indian technology, the INS Tamal has about 26 per cent indigenous parts, such as the potent BrahMos long-range cruise missile, which can hit targets both on land and at sea.
The 125-meter-long ship, which has sophisticated weapons and surveillance systems, can move 3,900 tonnes. The Navy claims that Tamal is a testament to the strength of the defence alliance between Russia and India as well as the expanding capabilities of India's maritime force.
By joining the Western Fleet, which is frequently referred to as the Indian Navy's "Sword Arm," upon commissioning, INS Tamal will increase its combat readiness and strategic reach in the area. The Indian Navy spokesperson, Commander Vivek Madhwal, called Tamal a testament to India's growing defence manufacturing capabilities and a symbol of Indo-Russian cooperation.
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