Missing Ship Found Sunk; Body of Crew Washes Ashore

ABU DHABI - The cargo ship that went missing on Wednesday somewhere between Jebel Dhanna and Al Garnin Island off Abu Dhabi was found sunk and the body of one of the seven crew members washed ashore on Saturday.

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Published: Mon 16 Feb 2009, 1:48 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 7:52 PM

The Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) said the ship sank 15 nautical miles off Abu Dhabi’s Zirco Island.

Director-General of CNIA Brigadier Muhair Ali Al Khatiri said the rescue team found the body of a crew member washed ashore on the Mubarad Island, some 25 nautical miles away from the site of sinking. The search for the remaining crew is on.


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