UAE National Guard rescues 22 crew members from burning oil tanker

The UAE National Guard rescued 22 Asian crew members after a fire broke out aboard an oil tanker in Gulf waters on Saturday, according to a statement from the force.

The National Guard said its Coast Guard Group received a distress call from the tanker’s crew and immediately launched a response operation.

Specialized teams located the vessel and rescued all 22 crew members. They received first aid before being handed over to the relevant authorities.

All 22 were reported to be in stable condition.