UAE Coast Guard rescues 22 crew members after oil tanker fire in Arabian Gulf
In short
The UAE National Guard's Coast Guard Division rescued all 22 crew members after a fire aboard an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf. The Asian nationals received first aid and were reported to be in stable condition.
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The UAE National Guard's Coast Guard Division rescued 22 Asian nationals from an oil tanker after a fire broke out aboard the vessel in the Arabian Gulf, WAM reported. All the crew members were brought to safety and were reported to be in stable health. [ 3 ]
The operation followed a report from the tanker's crew about the fire. The Coast Guard activated its response procedures, located the tanker and reached the vessel. The rescued crew members received first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities. [ 3 ]
The National Guard said the operation reflected its personnel's readiness to respond to maritime incidents and emergencies. Gulf News also reported the rescue and the crew's stable condition. [ 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
Everyone aboard was brought to safety and received first aid. The National Guard described the rescue as part of its efforts to protect lives during maritime emergencies.
Key facts
- A fire broke out aboard an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 5 ]
- The Coast Guard responded after the crew reported the fire. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 5 ]
- All 22 crew members were rescued and received first aid. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 5 ]
- The rescued Asian nationals were in stable condition. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 5 ]
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- WAM reported on October 10 that all 22 crew members had been rescued and were in stable health. [ 3 ]