In brief
When a cargo ship caught fire in the Sea of Oman on 8 November, the UAE Coast Guard quickly responded to the distress call and rescued 22 crew members, all of whom were taken to medical care and found in stable condition. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unknown. The incident is also reported by the UAE National Guard and GulfNews, which confirm the rescue and first‑aid efforts.
A cargo ship suffered a fire in the Sea of Oman on 8 November, and the United Arab Emirates Coast Guard launched a rescue operation that saved all 22 crew members on board.
The vessel sent a distress signal after the blaze broke out, prompting Coast Guard teams to locate and reach the ship within minutes.
All 22 crew members, who are of Arab nationalities, were evacuated and given first‑aid, with their condition reported as stable. The rescued crew were handed over to the relevant authorities for further care.
The Xinhua news agency reported that the cause of the fire and the extent of the ship’s damage remain undisclosed.
The UAE National Guard echoed the rescue story, stating that its teams whisked the 22 crew members to safety and provided medical attention before handing them over to authorities.
GulfNews also covered the incident, confirming that Coast Guard units reached the tanker and rescued everyone on board, offering first aid and ensuring safe handover to authorities.
While no details on the fire’s origin or the ship’s condition have been released, all sources agree that the rescue was swift and successful, with every crew member saved.
