India, June 30 -- The Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tabar responded to a distress call on Sunday from the Pulau-flagged oil tanker MT Yi Cheng 6, which had reported a major fire in its engine room and total power failure.

The fire-hit vessel, carrying 14 crew members of Indian-origin, was en route from Kandla, India to Shinas, Oman when the emergency occurred.

Upon receiving the distress signal, INS Tabar rapidly mobilized its firefighting team and equipment, deploying them to the affected tanker via ship's boat and helicopter. In a coordinated operation, 13 Indian Navy personnel along with 5 crew members from the tanker initiated firefighting efforts onboard.

According to the Indian Navy, the intensity of the fire has been signifi...