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UAE says it rescued 22 crew members after fire broke out on oil tanker in Gulf
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- The UAE National Guard said its Coast Guard rescued 22 Asian nationals after a fire broke out aboard an oil tanker in Gulf waters.
- The crew received first aid and were handed over to the relevant authorities, with all 22 reported to be in stable condition.
- Authorities did not identify the tanker or disclose the cause of the fire.
The United Arab Emirates' National Guard said on Saturday that its Coast Guard had rescued 22 Asian crew members from an oil tanker after a fire broke out aboard the vessel in the Arabian Gulf.
According to the state-run Emirates News Agency (WAM), the rescue operation began after the Coast Guard received an emergency call from the tanker’s crew reporting a fire on board.
Specialist teams were dispatched to locate the vessel and reach the crew, successfully rescuing all 22 people, the National Guard said.
The rescued crew members received first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities. All were in stable condition, according to the statement.
The National Guard said the operation demonstrated its readiness to respond to maritime emergencies and its efforts to protect lives and strengthen maritime safety.
The statement did not identify the tanker or specify what caused the fire.
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