Abu Dhabi: The ambulance aircraft affiliated to the Air Wing Department of Abu Dhabi Police, has rescued a sailor who sustained a severe injury while working on a cargo ship about 20 nautical miles off Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi.
The Air Wing operations' room had received notification on Sunday about a Chinese sailor, who was injured while working on a cargo ship in open water off the Abu Dhabi coast. The Air Wing Department immediately rushed its helicopters to the scene, while the paramedics provided first-aid on-site to the sailor, before transferring him to the Zayed Hospital for further medical treatment.
Brigadier Pilot Ali Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Director of the Air Wing Department at Abu Dhabi Police, said that the mission falls in line with the Ministry of Interior's commitment to promptly respond and handle humanitarian tasks, by implementing a highly sophisticated methodology to respond to emergency alerts wherever they may occur.
He added that the Air Wing Department is currently upgrading its tools, equipment and training, in order to enhance response to emergencies in record time.
Brigadier Al Mazrouei said that the air ambulance aircraft took off immediately upon receiving the notification, in coordination with the Zayed Port's management and the ship's captain to accurately determine the coordinates of the ship.
"The VTOL helicopter managed to land on the ship, which had no heliport available, aided by the fact that there were no containers on the ship, where the paramedics team provided first-aid to the injured on-site," he noted. Al Mazrouei commended the competency and efficiency of the rescue and paramedics teams in handling emergency cases, such as approaching moving or stationary ships; hoisting down the paramedics; stabilizing the injured on the stretcher in accordance to the proper medical procedures.
Brigadier Al Mazroui stressed that the Air Wing Department, and its various sections and pilots at nationwide work around the clock in various locations to ensure public security and safety.
He called on seafarers to ensure weather is fine and inform the concerned authorities of e expected departure and arrival times, and destination. He also urged them to make sure they have the means for safety and security, such as life jackets, GPS device, and a communication device to be able to report any potential emergency, and to facilitate search and rescue operations.
