Egypt follows up conditions of sailors stranded in UAE after their vessel allowed to enter to Sharjah’s Port Khalid

CAIRO – 9 May 2025: As part of its ongoing follow-up on the situation of the Egyptian sailors aboard the Petro 1 vessel stranded in the UAE territorial water for months, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration dispatched a representative from the Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Dubai to meet with the crew on the morning of Friday, May 9. 

The visit was carried out in coordination with Emirati authorities and officials at Port Khalid in Sharjah, after improved weather conditions allowed the vessel to enter the port with assistance from the Emirati side and the port administration.

During the visit, the Egyptian consular representative assessed the sailors' condition and expressed appreciation to the port administration, Sharjah government officials, and all relevant Emirati authorities for their full cooperation and support, including the provision of supplies to the ship's crew. 

The Ministry, through the Egyptian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai, continues to coordinate closely with relevant Emirati authorities to monitor the sailors' legal status in accordance with applicable laws.