Safe Return of Indian Crew Members After Attack on MT Jalveer

In a recent maritime incident, all 20 Indian crew members of the MT Jalveer have been safely evacuated and returned home after their vessel was attacked near an Omani port. The Indian mission in Muscat confirmed their safe return, highlighting the swift response from both Indian and Omani authorities. This incident marks a troubling trend, as it is the third attack on Indian crewed vessels by US military forces in just four days. The crew expressed their gratitude for the timely rescue efforts. Read on for more details about this alarming situation and the crew's safe return.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 15, 2026, 22:43 IST

Indian Crew Members Rescued and Repatriated

Dubai: The Indian mission in Muscat confirmed that all 20 crew members of the MT Jalveer have returned safely to India after being evacuated following an attack near an Omani port.

Prashant Pise, the Indian Ambassador to Oman, met with the crew members in Muscat before their journey back, wishing them a safe trip home, as stated by the Indian Embassy on social media.

The mission emphasized its dedication to providing immediate assistance to Indian nationals in distress, ensuring their safety and well-being.

The crew expressed heartfelt thanks to both the Indian mission and Omani authorities for their swift action and effective rescue efforts.

The evacuation occurred on Thursday after the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel was attacked.

The rescued Indian crew members of MT Jalveer expressed their gratitude to Embassy of India, Muscat and the authorities of the Sultanate of Oman for their prompt response and timely rescue of all the Indian crew members onboard. All 20 Indian crew members have now safely returned… pic.twitter.com/T6iWJ9LWaP

— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) June 15, 2026

This incident marks the third occurrence in just four days where Indian crewed merchant vessels have faced attacks from US military forces off the coast of Oman.

Previously, on June 8, US forces intervened with a Palau-flagged oil tanker, MT Marivex, which had 24 Indian sailors aboard, successfully rescuing all crew members.

On Wednesday, another Palau-flagged tanker, MT Settebello, was struck, resulting in the tragic loss of three Indian sailors.

India has reported that these three separate incidents involving the Settebello, Marivex, and Jalveer were attributed to actions taken by the US Navy.