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All Crew Members Rescued After Oil Tanker Fire

A fire erupted on the oil tanker GEM Number Two off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah.

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Fire incident on oil tanker GEM Number Two.

Rescue operation conducted by United Arab Emirates Coast Guard.

All 22 Indian crew members rescued and given medical care.

Crew members are in stable health; diplomatic support is ongoing.

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The United Arab Emirates Coast Guard located the vessel and rescued all 22 Indian crew members.

The sailors received first aid and were transferred to authorities, remaining in stable condition.

India’s Consulate in Dubai is coordinating assistance for the seafarers.

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oil tanker

a huge ship that carries oil across oceans

Coast Guard

the service that protects coastlines and helps in sea emergencies

first aid

immediate medical assistance given right after an accident

stable condition

being steady and not getting worse

Consulate

a government office that helps its country's people abroad

seafarers

people who work on ships

Ras Al Khaimah

a region on the northern coast of the United Arab Emirates

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