Fujairah recorded 9 marine accidents last year
The Federal Communications Commission investigates marine accidents for all ships. From the source
The statistics of the Maritime Security Department revealed in the Fujairah Statistics Center yearbook that nine marine accidents were recorded last year, and the efforts of its workers resulted in the implementation of seven sea rescue operations, and a death case was recorded as a result of accidents in marine vessels.
The statistics indicate that drowning resulted in marine accidents by 78%, with seven drowning accidents, while collision and fire accidents amounted to 11%, and a fire accident and a collision were recorded, and the leadership of the Coast Guard Group First Squadron dealt with nine marine accidents during the past year compared to 11 accidents during the year It was able to implement a qualitative rescue operation for 11 drowning accidents during the past two years, after four drowning accidents were recorded in 2018. She explained that the decrease in marine accidents last year was a result of the rapid response to accidents and the coverage of marine points in all areas of the emirate, in addition to the presence of boats and water bikes. With its crews ready to serve members of the public in the event of any emergency situation.
The statistic stated that marine accidents usually occur as a result of common conditions, including collision accidents, delinquency, collision, drowning, ship capsization, fire, machinery malfunction, etc. In addition to the navigator himself, the amount of his information, his efficiency, the extent of his training, his experience, his technical ability, and his psychological and health condition.
The Federal Land and Maritime Transport Authority investigates all marine accidents and events for all ships, within the UAE territorial waters, and on Emirati ships wherever they are, in coordination with the relevant maritime authorities in their location.
The investigation of marine accidents and events is carried out through the members of the National Committee for the Investigation of Maritime Accidents, and with the assistance of the specialized technical committee in the Authority, and the Director may form committees to investigate and seek the assistance of the necessary expertise as required by the accident.