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

Gulf News ·

The UAE National Guard rescued 22 people after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. A Coast Guard unit launched the operation after receiving a distress report from the ship’s crew. Specialised teams located the vessel, reached it and safely evacuated all 22 crew members. Get…

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