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Archive photo · 22 January 2022UAE National Guard Rescues 22 Crew Members After Cargo Ship Fire in Gulf of Oman
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Coast Guard rescued 22 Arab nationals from a cargo ship fire. Rescue followed a distress call from the ship’s crew.
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Fire in Gulf of Oman
The United Arab Emirates' National Guard said it rescued 22 people after a fire broke out on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, and it said the rescue operation followed a report from the ship’s crew to the Coast Guard unit. The National Guard said specialized teams located the tanker, reached it, and rescued all 22 crew members, and it said the rescuers provided the necessary first aid before handing them over to the relevant authorities.
The UAE Coast Guard said it rescued 22 crew members of Arab nationality after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, and it said all those rescued were reported to be in stable condition. The UAE National Guard said the rescue began after the Coast Guard unit received a report from the ship’s crew that a fire had broken out on board, and it said specialized teams responded at once, located the vessel and reached it.
First aid and handover
The UAE National Guard said the rescue operation was launched after the vessel’s crew alerted a Coast Guard unit about the fire onboard, and it said specialized teams activated emergency response procedures, located the vessel and reached the ship to evacuate all 22 crew members. The UAE National Guard said the rescued individuals were provided with first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities, and it said all 22 were reported to be in stable condition.
The UAE National Guard said the operation reflected its personnel’s readiness to respond to maritime emergencies and its commitment to protecting lives and enhancing maritime safety and security. The UAE National Guard said the operation highlighted the preparedness and operational capabilities of its personnel, as well as their ability to respond swiftly to maritime emergencies and protect lives.
A pattern of rescues
DD News said the latest incident came amid continued efforts by UAE authorities to strengthen maritime safety and respond to emergencies involving commercial vessels in the region. DD News said that earlier, on October 10, the UAE National Guard’s Coast Guard Division rescued 22 Asian nationals after a fire broke out aboard an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf.
The Times of Oman said the rescue operation followed a report from the ship’s crew to the Coast Guard unit that a fire had broken out on board, and it said specialized teams immediately began responding to the report, located the tanker, reached it, and rescued all 22 crew members. The Times of Oman said the operation underscored the high level of readiness and field competence of National Guard personnel, as well as their constant commitment to responding swiftly to maritime incidents and emergencies, helping to protect lives and enhance maritime security and safety.