Dubai Police save 14 sailors after ship crashes into rocks

Fourteen Indian sailors were rescued by Dubai Police after their ship hit rocks around Palm Deira.

A distress call was made just after 6am on Wednesday morning after the Khadeeja 7's engine failed during high winds, leading to the crash, which caused water to stream onboard.

A rescue mission was launched by Dubai Police and it took just 35 minutes to complete.

That's despite rescue boats being unable to reach the ship because of the high tide, meaning officers had to connect ropes from the wave barrier to the vessel and take each sailor one by one.

Medical checks were then carried out on the sailors and their belongings were also recovered from the ship.

The Consulate General of India, Dubai has thanked Dubai Police for their prompt and successful rescue operation.

(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