Kuwait’s maritime fleet is once again proving that when it comes to saving lives at sea, it’s always ready to step up. A Kuwaiti tanker recently rescued 45 people from a sinking boat off the Greek coast — showing that Kuwait’s values of helping others extend far beyond its borders.

When A Call For Help Came, A Kuwaiti Ship Answered

The rescue happened after Greek authorities sent out an urgent call about a vessel in distress 60 miles off Greece’s shoreline. The Kuwaiti tanker Bahra was nearby — and immediately changed course to help. Within hours, all 45 people were safely on board and out of harm’s way.

Water, Shelter & Safe Shores

Once rescued, everyone was given water, food, and shelter on the Kuwaiti ship — a lifeline in the middle of the Mediterranean. By the next day, the Bahra reached Crete, where the group was safely handed over to Greek authorities, following all international maritime protocols.

A Lifesaving Legacy At Sea

This isn’t the first time a Kuwaiti vessel has turned into a lifeboat for people in danger. Just last month, another Kuwaiti tanker rescued 40 people stranded at sea. And back in 2014, a Kuwaiti tanker carried out what’s still the world’s largest sea rescue — saving 536 lives off the Italian coast.

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From the Gulf to the Mediterranean, Kuwait’s fleet keeps proving that at sea, a Kuwaiti flag often means help is on the way.