In brief
A cargo ship took fire in the Oman Sea on Sunday and was rescued by the United Arab Emirates Coast Guard. All 22 crew members, all of Arab nationalities, were recovered, given first aid, and transferred to authorities. The cause and extent of damage remain undisclosed.
A cargo ship in the Sea of Oman erupted into flames on Sunday, prompting a swift rescue operation by the United Arab Emirates Coast Guard. According to Xinhua, the distress call was received shortly after the blaze began, leading to an immediate deployment of emergency vessels to the scene.
The crew, 22 in total and all of Arab nationalities, were evacuated from the vessel and received first‑aid treatment on board the rescue craft. Xinhua cited the UAE National Guard, stating that the sailors were in stable condition after medical attention.
Once rescued, the crew were handed over to the relevant authorities for further care and investigation. The United Arab Emirates Coast Guard confirmed that the entire operation was completed without injury to any personnel.
Details about what sparked the fire on the ship and the overall damage to the vessel have not been disclosed by UAE officials or the ship’s operators, and no further statements have been issued as of this report.
