UAE Says It Rescued 22 People After Cargo Ship Caught Fire in Sea of Oman
The crew received first aid and was handed to authorities after the vessel was found and all 22 people were brought to safety, officials said.
- On Sunday, the UAE National Guard rescued 22 people from a cargo ship that caught fire in the Gulf of Oman. All crew members, who are Arab nationals, were in stable health after receiving first aid.
- US Central Command enforces a naval blockade against Iran in these waters, with enforcement operations since July redirecting 147 commercial vessels after they complied with orders. Tensions remain elevated across regional shipping lanes.
- Separately, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported Saturday that two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz. US forces also disabled other vessels for allegedly ignoring blockade warnings.
- CENTCOM reported disabling the St. Kitts-flagged M/V Huda in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly attempted to breach the blockade following a port call in Iran. Aircraft targeted the vessel's stern with precision munitions.
- The UAE National Guard emphasized its high level of readiness and field capabilities, affirming personnel commitment to responding swiftly to maritime emergencies across the Gulf. The operation demonstrated operational excellence in volatile shipping lanes.
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The United Arab Emirates National Guard announced that its Coast Guard group had received a fire report from a ship ' s crew in the Strait of Hormez, and the relevant teams had begun to locate and access it to carry out the rescue operation.
UAE National Guard rescues 22 people from cargo ship fire in Sea of Oman
ABU DHABI: The Coast Guard Division of the UAE National Guard Command has rescued 22 Arab nationals after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman.The rescue operation forms part of the National Guard's ongoing efforts to protect lives and enhance maritime security and safety.
The National Guard of the UAE has rescued 22 people from a burned cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, and has handed over Reuters with reference to the agency ' s statement.
UAE rescues 22 crew members after cargo ship catches fire in Gulf of Oman
UAE Coast Guard successfully rescued 22 crew members of Arab nationality from a burning cargo ship. The operation was initiated after the crew reported the fire on board the vessel. Specialized teams quickly located the ship and evacuated all individuals in a stable condition. This incident follows a previous rescue operation that involved 22 Asian nationals from an oil tanker in October.
UAE rescues 22 crew members after cargo ship catches fire in Gulf of Oman - The Tribune
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Coast Guard rescued 22 crew members of Arab nationality after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, with all those rescued reported to be in stable condition.
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