Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops from the Special Boat Unit (SBU), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and deployed at Kismayo Seaport, on 29 October 2025, responded to a distress call after a dhow caught fire off the coast of Kismayo.
The vessel, MSV FAZLERABBI, had departed from the Port of Kismayo en route to Dubai when it caught fire approximately nine kilometers northeast of the port. In a coordinated rescue effort with local boats, the SBU personnel successfully rescued all 16 crew members on board. The survivors were later handed over to the Port Authority for further attention and assistance.
The prompt and effective response by the KDF Special Boat Unit demonstrated professionalism and readiness to handle maritime emergencies, highlighting their continued commitment to safeguarding lives and supporting stability operations along the Somali coastline
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