On 29 March "Niagara Falls" assisted the M/V "Mercs Horana" which was undergoing a major shipboard fire while underway in the central Persian Gulf. "Niagara Falls" arrived at night and the crew was presented with the sobering image of the "Horana"s superstructure fully engulfed in flames, and four other coalition ships, including and circling the burning vessel. "Niagara Falls" At-Sea Fire Party was told to stand ready to motorboat over, however the Commonwealth Coalition ship in charge at the scene declined the manpower and requested spare fire fighting foam be supplied.