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UAE Coast Guard Rescues All 22 Crew Members from Oil Tanker Fire in Arabian Gulf
Read this in the Market Flux appThe UAE National Guard's Coast Guard unit rescued all 22 crew members from an oil tanker after a fire broke out aboard the vessel in the Arabian Gulf on October 10. The operation was triggered by a distress call from the tanker's crew reporting the fire, after which specialized teams located the vessel, extracted all personnel, and administered first aid before transferring them to relevant authorities.
All 22 individuals, described as Asian nationals, are reported to be in stable condition. The UAE National Guard credited the outcome to high operational readiness and rapid response protocols, framing the rescue as part of its broader mission to protect lives and maintain maritime security in international waters.
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- FinancialjuiceUae National Guard: coast guard rescues 22 after fire erupts on oil tanker in Gulf
- Zerohedge*UAE SAYS RESCUED 22 PEOPLE FROM OIL TANKER FIRE IN GULF *UAE NATIONAL GAURD SAYS ALL 22 TANKER CREW IN STABLE CONDITION
- Staunovo"With high readiness and immediate response, the UAE National Guard rescues 22 people following a fire on an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf. As part of the National Guard's ongoing efforts to protect lives and enhance maritime security and safety, its Coast Guard unit successfully rescued 22 Asian nationals after a fire broke out on the oil tanker they were aboard in the Arabian Gulf. The rescue operation was launched after the Coast Guard unit received a distress call from the tanker's crew reporting a fire on board. Specialized teams immediately initiated response procedures, located and reached the vessel, rescued all 22 crew members, provided necessary first aid, and handed them over to the relevant authorities; all individuals are reported to be in stable health. This operation underscores the high level of readiness and operational efficiency of National Guard personnel, as well as their unwavering commitment to rapid response during maritime incidents and emergencies—contributing to the protection of lives and the enhancement of security and safety in international waters."
- MarketsdayUAE NATIONAL GUARD SAYS COAST GUARD RESCUED 22 PEOPLE AFTER FIRE BROKE OUT ON OIL TANKER IN GULF
- KalshiJUST IN: UAE says it rescued 22 people from an oil tanker fire in the Gulf, all crew in stable condition
- FirstSquawkUae National Guard: coast guard rescues 22 after fire erupts on oil tanker in Gulf