UAE National Guard rescues 22 from cargo ship fire in Gulf of Oman

Coast Guard teams reached the stricken vessel, pulled all crew members to safety and handed them to authorities in stable condition

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A UAE National Guard Coast Guard unit rescued 22 Arab nationals after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. All crew members were brought to safety and handed over to authorities in stable condition.

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  • UAE Coast Guard rescued 22 crew from burning Gulf of Oman cargo ship
  • All 22 people were of Arab nationalities and in stable condition
  • Crew alerted authorities after fire broke out on board

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A UAE National Guard Coast Guard unit rescued 22 crew members after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.

The ship’s crew alerted the Coast Guard unit to the fire, prompting specialised teams to locate the vessel and begin the rescue operation. All 22 people on board, described as being of Arab nationalities, were brought to safety.

Teams administered first aid before transferring the crew to the relevant authorities. All were reported to be in stable condition.

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