U.S. Navy Helps Rescue 14 Indian Fishermen from a Sinking Dhow off Oman’s Coast
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- June 15, 2026
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American warship steps in as a dhow carrying Indian crew goes down near Muscat
A U.S. Navy vessel responded to a distress call and rescued 14 Indian nationals from a sinking dhow off the Omani shoreline, highlighting quick cooperation between the two nations.
On a breezy afternoon off the coast of Oman, a modest wooden dhow suddenly began taking on water. The vessel, crowded with fourteen Indian fishermen and their families, was making its way back from a day’s catch when a leak turned the trip into a fight for survival.
Within minutes, frantic radio calls were sent out. Oman’s maritime authorities scrambled, but the nearest help came from an unexpected source – a United States Navy ship cruising the Arabian Sea. The crew of the U.S. vessel, accustomed to humanitarian missions, sprang into action, launching small rescue boats while keeping a watchful eye on the floundering dhow.
By the time the American sailors reached the scene, the dhow was already listing heavily. The rescue teams worked fast, pulling the terrified passengers onto the navy’s boats. Six of the Indians were treated on‑board for mild hypothermia and dehydration; the rest were shaken but otherwise unharmed.
After the successful evacuation, the rescued crew members were transferred to a nearby Omani coastal vessel and taken to Muscat for further care. Indian diplomatic officials were informed promptly, and the Indian embassy in Oman coordinated with the families back home.
Both governments praised the swift cooperation. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs thanked the U.S. Navy for its “prompt and professional response,” while the U.S. Department of Defense highlighted the operation as a reminder of the strong maritime partnership between the two countries.
Incidents like this underline the perils that small fishing boats face in the busy waters of the Gulf of Oman, and they also show how, when danger looms, help can come from the most unexpected corners of the globe.
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