South Batinah – A helicopter belonging to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), in coordination with the Maritime Security Centre, carried out a medical evacuation operation for a crew member of the commercial vessel JOHN K.

The emergency rescue took place after a fire broke out in the engine room of the ship, which was located 44 nautical miles off the coast of South Batinah Governorate. The injured crew member was airlifted to receive necessary medical treatment.