29 crew members from UAE sunken ship rescued
- 17 Mar 2022
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An Emirati cargo ship sank in Gulf waters off Iran, triggering a search and rescue operation in heavy seas on Thursday which recovered 29 of its 30 crew, media reported.
"Twenty-nine crew members have so far been saved, and rescue operations are continuing to find another team member."
Dubai-based Salem Al Makrani Cargo Company had earlier told Reuters that its ship sank as a result of bad weather.
The spokesperson of the firm said it was in contact with Iran's Assaluyeh port authorities.
The ship sank 30 miles from Assaluyeh port and was transporting cars.
Agencies
