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Dubai Police Swung Into Action And Rescued 14 Indian Sailors After Their Ship Crashed Into Rocks
Dubai Police saves the day yet again.
Fourteen Indian sailors were rescued by the police after their ship hit rocks following an engine failure during strong winds around Palm Deira.
The Ports police station received the distress call after 6am on Wednesday morning following the ship breakdown amidst roughs sea and high winds.
Dubai Police immediately jumped into action and launched a rescue mission, which was completed in just 35 minutes.
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Officers had to connect rope from the barrier to the vessel and take each sailor turn after turn
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has thanked Dubai Police for their prompt rescue operation that saved the lives of everyone on board vessel Khadeeja 7
(1/2) A big thank you to @DubaiPoliceHQ for rescuing 14 Indian crew on board vessel Khadeeja 7 belonging to M/s Orassia Shipping LLC yesterday night. The vessel was in blackout condition due to technical fault and struck with rock stones. @FTAgovae
— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) February 20, 2019
(2/2)There was ingress of water into the vessel after which timely help was provided by @DubaiPoliceHQ and the crew were safely rescued to Port Rashid. Consulate officials met with the crew today morning and assured all help. @FTAgovae pic.twitter.com/Bt6BbsLvcg
— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) February 20, 2019
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