UAE Rescues 22 Crew From Burning Oil Tanker in Gulf
(MENAFN) The UAE National Guard pulled all 22 crew members to safety after a fire erupted aboard an oil tanker in Gulf waters, the force said, with every rescued sailor reported in stable condition.
The crew, all Asian nationals, sent a distress call reporting the blaze, and the National Guard’s Coast Guard Group launched a response operation immediately, according to a statement.
Specialized teams located the vessel, reached it and rescued all 22 people on board, the statement said.
Those rescued received first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities. All 22 were reported to be in stable condition, the force said.
No details were provided on the tanker’s name, its flag or what sparked the fire. The rescue, announced Saturday, accounted for all 22 crew.
The crew, all Asian nationals, sent a distress call reporting the blaze, and the National Guard’s Coast Guard Group launched a response operation immediately, according to a statement.
Specialized teams located the vessel, reached it and rescued all 22 people on board, the statement said.
Those rescued received first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities. All 22 were reported to be in stable condition, the force said.
No details were provided on the tanker’s name, its flag or what sparked the fire. The rescue, announced Saturday, accounted for all 22 crew.
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