A cargo ship on fire in the Oman Sea was rescued by the United Arab Emirates Coast Guard on Sunday, November 8, 2026, according to a Xinhua report. All 22 crew members were aboard and were reported in stable condition after receiving first aid, the agency said.
The incident was reported to the UAE Coast Guard by the vessel, which then launched an immediate search‑and‑rescue operation. The UAE National Guard supplied a statement indicating that the crew were handed over to the relevant authorities for further assistance.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage to the vessel were not disclosed by the authorities, leaving the investigation open. No other details were provided by Xinhua about the vessel’s name, ownership, or specific location within the Oman Sea.
According to the Xinhua source, the rescue operation was conducted successfully and the 22 crew members were safely evacuated, with no casualties reported.