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United News of India
a day ago
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- United News of India
Kuwaiti oil tanker rescues 40 refugees stranded in the Mediterranean
Kuwait City, June 13 (UNI) The Kuwait Oil Tanker Company announced Thursday that one of its vessels rescued 40 refugees stranded in the Mediterranean Sea after their boat broke down. In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency, the company said its vessel Al-Dasma responded to a distress call on Tuesday and rescued the refugees whose boat had become disabled and who had run out of food and water. During its voyage to Egypt on Tuesday evening, the Al-Dasma spotted the stranded boat and coordinated with the Egyptian Search and Rescue Authority to carry out the rescue operation, the company added. The tanker then continued its journey to Port Said, Egypt, where the refugees were safely disembarked on Thursday. UNI XINHUA ARN
Arab Times
2 days ago
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- Arab Times
Kuwait oil tanker rescues 40 refugees stranded in the Mediterranean
KUWAIT CITY, June 12: In a remarkable humanitarian effort, the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al-Dasma, owned by the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC), successfully rescued 40 refugees stranded at sea after their vessel broke down in the Mediterranean. The refugees, who had been left without food or water, were located and brought to safety during Al-Dasma's voyage to Egypt. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday, KOTC confirmed that the rescue operation reflects Kuwait's steadfast commitment to international maritime principles and highlights its longstanding dedication to humanitarian causes. According to the company, the incident took place Tuesday evening, when Al-Dasma's crew spotted the distressed vessel while en route to Port Said. Coordinating swiftly with the Egyptian Search and Rescue Authority and the KOTC operations office, the tanker changed course to render assistance. The crew provided the stranded individuals with water, food, and temporary shelter. Upon arrival at Port Said, the rescued refugees were handed over to the appropriate Egyptian authorities on Thursday, following all necessary procedures in accordance with international maritime and humanitarian laws. KOTC noted that this was not the first time its fleet had participated in a life-saving mission. In a similar incident in 2014, the crude oil tanker Al-Salmi rescued a group of refugees off the coast of Italy — an operation that drew widespread international praise and was recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The company emphasized that safety at sea and the protection of the marine environment are core priorities in its operational strategy. It stressed that humanitarian efforts such as these reflect its dedication to integrating moral and ethical values into its commercial operations, reinforcing its leadership in the maritime transport industry. The Al-Dasma rescue mission, the statement added, serves as tangible proof of the company's ability to balance operational efficiency with humanitarian responsibility. It is also a reflection of the State of Kuwait's broader commitment to placing human dignity and life at the center of its global engagements, whether through its maritime fleet or developmental initiatives. 'Saving lives at sea is not only a legal obligation but also a moral duty,' the company stated. 'It represents the deeply rooted humanitarian values that define the State of Kuwait.'
Arab Times
2 days ago
- General
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti oil tanker rescues 40 refugees stranded in the Mediterranean
KUWAIT CITY, June 12: In a remarkable humanitarian effort, the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al-Dasma, owned by the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC), successfully rescued 40 refugees stranded at sea after their vessel broke down in the Mediterranean. The refugees, who had been left without food or water, were located and brought to safety during Al-Dasma's voyage to Egypt. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday, KOTC confirmed that the rescue operation reflects Kuwait's steadfast commitment to international maritime principles and highlights its longstanding dedication to humanitarian causes. According to the company, the incident took place Tuesday evening, when Al-Dasma's crew spotted the distressed vessel while en route to Port Said. Coordinating swiftly with the Egyptian Search and Rescue Authority and the KOTC operations office, the tanker changed course to render assistance. The crew provided the stranded individuals with water, food, and temporary shelter. Upon arrival at Port Said, the rescued refugees were handed over to the appropriate Egyptian authorities on Thursday, following all necessary procedures in accordance with international maritime and humanitarian laws. KOTC noted that this was not the first time its fleet had participated in a life-saving mission. In a similar incident in 2014, the crude oil tanker Al-Salmi rescued a group of refugees off the coast of Italy — an operation that drew widespread international praise and was recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The company emphasized that safety at sea and the protection of the marine environment are core priorities in its operational strategy. It stressed that humanitarian efforts such as these reflect its dedication to integrating moral and ethical values into its commercial operations, reinforcing its leadership in the maritime transport industry. The Al-Dasma rescue mission, the statement added, serves as tangible proof of the company's ability to balance operational efficiency with humanitarian responsibility. It is also a reflection of the State of Kuwait's broader commitment to placing human dignity and life at the center of its global engagements, whether through its maritime fleet or developmental initiatives. 'Saving lives at sea is not only a legal obligation but also a moral duty,' the company stated. 'It represents the deeply rooted humanitarian values that define the State of Kuwait.'
