Dubai: 8 fishermen rescued from sea after boat collides with cargo ship – News

Eight fishermen were rescued from the sea after their fishing boat collided with a commercial freighter. The impact with the boat damaged the boat and injured three crew members.

In an overnight operation, Dubai Police carried out the rescue mission and airlifted the injured to Dubai’s Rashid Hospital for treatment, the authority said on Sunday.

Brigadier Dr. Hassan Suhail Al Suwaidi, director of the port police station, said the incident occurred on Saturday night when a commercial cargo ship collided with a fishing boat carrying eight sailors who were heading towards the market. Dubai fish.

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Collision impact

“The impact of the collision forced the ship to drift two nautical miles before the cargo ship stopped, causing the fishing boat to break apart,” Al Suwaidi said, adding: “Three sailors suffered various injuries and were quickly transported by the Dubai Air Police. Ala to Rashid Hospital, as sea rescue teams rescued the five remaining sailors.

“The cargo ship, due to its enormous size, could not enter the port. Our marine rescue ships quickly evacuated the sailors from the ship and transferred them to the station despite the difficult weather conditions and high waves caused by strong winds,” Al Suwaidi continued. .

He warned boaters not to neglect weather alerts, especially during this time of year when sea conditions can change rapidly, increasing the risk of accidents and possible drowning.

Brigadier Dr. Hassan Suhail Al Suwaidi

distress button

Dubai Police also reminded boat and vessel captains to register for the ‘Sail Safely’ service available on the Dubai Police app. This feature allows them to enter their travel plan and destination, making it easy for emergency assistance and location tracking if necessary. The service includes an SOS button for immediate distress signals.

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