Kuwaiti Tanker Rescues 40 Stranded Refugees in the Mediterranean
A Kuwaiti oil tanker rescued 40 refugees stranded in the Mediterranean Sea this week, responding to a distress call during a routine voyage from Turkey to Egypt, the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) announced Thursday.
According to a company statement released via the Kuwait News Agency, the vessel Al-Dasma encountered a disabled refugee boat on Tuesday evening. The passengers had reportedly run out of food and water. The tanker coordinated with the Egyptian Search and Rescue Authority to organize the rescue and safely bring those on board.
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The operation took place as Al-Dasma was en route to Port Said, a major port in northeastern Egypt. The refugees were transferred to authorities upon the ship’s arrival on Thursday.
KOTC described the action as part of its international maritime responsibility to ensure the safety of life at sea. The company said the rescue followed international protocols and was executed in coordination with regional authorities.
The Mediterranean remains a dangerous route for refugees and migrants attempting to reach Europe, often in overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels. The International Organization for Migration has repeatedly warned of increasing fatalities along this route, with thousands dying or disappearing in recent years.
The incident adds to a growing number of rescues carried out by commercial vessels as European states face continued pressure to respond to maritime distress calls in international waters.
