The UAE National Guard announced on Sunday it rescued 22 crew members from a fire that broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman.
The authority's Coast Guard Division immediately carried out the operation after receiving a report, locating the tanker, reaching it, and rescuing all 22 Arab crew members.
In a statement on social media platform X, the national guard said the rescued members were provided with the necessary first aid before being transported to the relevant authorities, with all individuals in a stable condition.
The rescue operation forms part of the National Guard's ongoing efforts to protect lives and enhance maritime security and safety.
الحرس الوطني الإماراتي ينقذ 22 شخصاً إثر حريق سفينة شحن في بحر عمان
— الحرس الوطني (@Uaengc) November 8, 2026
في إطار الجهود المتواصلة التي يبذلها الحرس الوطني لحماية الأرواح وتعزيز الأمن والسلامة البحرية، تمكنت مجموعة حرس السواحل بالحرس الوطني من إنقاذ 22 شخصاً من الجنسيات العربية ، إثر اندلاع حريق في سفينة شحن كانوا… pic.twitter.com/cOfaHOEoW8

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