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UAE rescues 22 crew members after cargo ship fire in Gulf of Oman

7 November 2026
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UAE Coast Guard units evacuated 22 sailors from a burning cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. All those rescued were reported to be stable.

The UAE Coast Guard rescued 22 crew members after a fire broke out aboard a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. Authorities said specialised units located the vessel after receiving a distress report, evacuated everyone on board, and provided first aid. All 22 crew members were reported to be in stable condition.

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