ABU DHABI, UAE, July 8: The United Arab Emirates announced that its vessel Safeen Prism, operated by AD Ports Group, responded to a distress call from the British-flagged commercial ship Magic Seas after it was attacked in the Red Sea.

The assault caused structural damage to the ship, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel amid challenging maritime conditions.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed that the UAE’s rescue operation successfully saved all 22 individuals onboard, including crew members and security personnel.

The operation was conducted in close coordination with specialized maritime authorities, including the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and other relevant international organizations, adhering to the highest standards of safety and emergency response.

This swift response underscores the UAE’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding international maritime navigation and its humanitarian solidarity with the global community in addressing growing challenges in critical waterways.