The UAE National Guard announced on Sunday that its Coast Guard unit had rescued 22 people of Arab nationalities after a fire broke out aboard a cargo vessel in the Sea of Oman.
In a statement published on its official X account, the National Guard said the operation began after the Coast Guard received an emergency report from the vessel’s crew about a fire on board.
Specialized teams immediately launched response procedures, located the vessel and reached it to evacuate all 22 crew members. The rescued individuals were provided with necessary first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities.
All 22 crew members were reported to be in stable condition, the statement said. The National Guard added that the successful operation demonstrated the readiness and operational capabilities of its Coast Guard personnel in responding to maritime emergencies, stressing their commitment to protecting lives and maintaining maritime security and safety.
