In a swift and coordinated emergency response, the UAE National Guard successfully rescued 22 crew members from a cargo ship that caught fire in the Oman Sea. The operation was launched immediately after authorities received an urgent distress signal from the vessel’s crew. Specialized rescue teams were quickly deployed to the scene, where they managed to locate the ship and ensure the safe evacuation of all individuals on board. According to official reports, the rescued sailors are of various Arab nationalities, though the exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

This incident marks the second time in recent weeks that UAE maritime forces have intervened in a high-stakes emergency at sea. Just last month, the Coast Guard performed a similar life-saving mission after an oil tanker, identified as the MT GEM No. 2, erupted in flames in the Arabian Gulf. In that instance, all 22 crew members were also brought to safety, a fact later verified by the Indian consulate in Dubai. These back-to-back operations underscore the effectiveness and readiness of the UAE’s maritime emergency services in protecting lives across regional waters.