Dubai Police rescue man whose boat practically crashed into breakwater

A person whose boat confronted an surprising malfunction at sea was saved within the nick of time by Dubai Police.

The maritime rescue and marine safety workforce of the Ports Station swiftly intervened to forestall the boat from crashing right into a breakwater at Dubai World Islands.

Recounting the harrowing expertise, the boat proprietor stated: “The currents rapidly dragged the boat towards the breaker, and I was terrified of the boat crashing into the nearby rocks. Those were distressing moments.”

“I immediately contacted the Command and Control Centre of Dubai Police. An official communicated with me, reassuring me until the maritime patrol arrived,” he added.

Brigadier Dr. Hassan Suhail Al Suwaidi, Director of the Ports Police Station in Dubai, urged boat and yacht homeowners to register within the “Sail Safely” service on the Dubai Police app to make sure faster response to emergency conditions.

He additionally reminded them to contact the Command and Control Centre at 999 throughout emergencies.

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