The Indian Navy successfully completed a complex and sensitive operation to safely recover an unexploded missile warhead from the crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life. The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel carried no Indian nationals on board. It had sailed from Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates towards Kochi, but on 26 May 2026 an explosion occurred in its hull near the coast of Oman. As the vessel moved towards Kochi, it was reported that unexploded explosive material was present aboard. After receiving information from the Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), the Indian Navy launched a coordinated response. The Southern Naval Command, based at Kochi, deployed a specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team for a detailed investigation. During the investigation, the team confirmed that a projectile had pierced the ship's hull, passed through several structural sections, and finally lodged inside a fuel tank. Given the potential danger posed by the unexploded warhead within the fuel storage compartment, the EOD team acted carefully and in a phased manner to ensure the safety of the ship, its crew, and the surrounding port infrastructure. After completing all prescribed safety procedures, the team used advanced diagnostic techniques to identify and neutralise the warhead's explosive mechanism. The warhead and associated debris were then safely removed and shifted to a secure location for safekeeping and detailed examination. This carefully planned, high-risk operation underscored the Navy's expertise in disposing of explosives, its advanced technical capability, and effective inter-agency coordination, reinforcing its role as a responsible maritime power.