On Friday, 4 June, Dubai Police rescued a restaurant boat that was sinking in Dubai Creek. A Facebook mentioned that the restaurant owner called the Civil Defense and Dubai Municipality, who then used their expertise to save the restaurant. Col Hassan Al Suwaidi, director of the Ports Police Station, said that as soon as they received the news, they coordinated with with the General Directorate of Civil Defence and Dubai Municipality to carry out the rescue.
Two fully equipped rescue boats, a crane and several divers were then involved in the rescue process. The Dubai Police’s divers went under the vessel and attached the hoist rope of the crane to lift it while ensuring that the floating restaurant was balanced. The Civil Defense’s team pumped the water off the vessel to reduce the weight. As a result, the restaurant was saved, thanks to all the efforts.
The Director of the Ports Police Station urges boat owners to ensure the safety of their vessels by double-checking the equipment, electronic devices, and the whole body of the vessel regularly.
