From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), a
Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, rescued nine crew members from a
Yemeni-flagged cargo vessel that had lost power, was taking on water and was
adrift in the Gulf of Oman, July 28, at approximately 9:00 a.m. local.
The crew from Asaed requested assistance and Byrd was the
first ship on scene. Asaed crewmembers departed their vessel via the ship's own
lifeboat and maneuvered to Byrd, where they were safely recovered.
There are no reports of casualties or injuries to personnel.
The Yemeni sailors are being further evaluated by Byrd's medical team. The Navy
will coordinate the sailors' transfer ashore.
Richard E. Byrd is currently on a scheduled deployment to
the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security
operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
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