UAE rescues 22 crew members from cargo ship fire in Sea of Oman

The UAE Coast Guard has rescued all 22 crew members from a cargo ship after a fire broke out on board in the Sea of Oman, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), citing the UAE National Guard Command. In an update issued on 8 November, the authority said the rescued seafarers, all of Arab nationalities, were in stable condition. They received first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities.

The operation began after the vessel’s crew reported the fire to the Coast Guard Division. Specialist teams responded, located the ship and evacuated everyone on board. The announcement did not disclose the vessel’s name, flag, cargo or precise location, and provided no details on the cause of the fire, the extent of damage or any environmental impact.