Capsized Oil Tanker Rescue Operation Halted

The rescue operation for the Comoros-flagged Prestige Falcon oil tanker, which capsized off Oman on July 15, has been deactivated. Out of the 16-member crew, nine were found alive and one deceased. The fate of the remaining six crew members remains unknown.

The rescue operation for the Comoros-flagged Prestige Falcon oil tanker that capsized off Oman on July 15 has been deactivated, Oman's Maritime Security Centre announced on Tuesday.

Nine of the 16-member crew were rescued alive, while one was found dead, the centre confirmed. However, the fate of the remaining six crew members remains uncertain.