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UAE National Guard rescues 22 crew from burning oil tanker in Arabian Gulf
All 22 crew members were saved and given first aid after a fire broke out aboard an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The UAE National Guard said on Saturday, Oct. 10, that a Coast Guard team rescued all 22 crew members of an oil tanker after a fire erupted aboard the vessel in the Arabian Gulf.
According to the Guard, the crew reported the fire, prompting the rescue team to locate the ship, board it and evacuate the crew, who are of Asian nationality. The rescued personnel received first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities, and the Guard said they are in stable medical condition.
The incident follows a series of maritime emergencies in which UAE authorities have assisted distressed crews, including a June 2025 rescue of 24 crew from the tanker ADALYNN and a May 2025 evacuation of 13 people from a sinking picnic boat.
Key facts
- 22 crew members were rescued from a burning oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf on Oct. 10, 2026. (khaleejtimes.com)
- All rescued crew members are of Asian nationality and were given first aid. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The UAE National Guard reported the crew are in stable medical condition. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The rescue follows previous UAE maritime emergencies, including a June 2025 rescue of 24 crew from the tanker ADALYNN. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “UAE rescues 22 crew members after oil tanker catches fire in Arabian Gulf”
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