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ICG conducts long-range medical evacuation of critically injured Iranian f
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The operation commenced when the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai received information from MRCC Chabahar, Iran, regarding a medical emergency and engine failure onboard the Iranian fishing dhow Al-Owais.
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Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club organises Arilah 60ft Dhow Sailing Race
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The "Al-Tebr 55" dhow, owned by Rashid Mohammed bin Ghadir and captained by Mohammed Suhail Khalfan Al-Muhairi, won the first place.
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INS Trikand provides critical medical assistance in Central Arabian Sea
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
On April 4, 2025, INS Trikand, deployed in the Central Arabian Sea, responded to a distress call from the Iranian dhow Al Omeedi, located approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast.
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INS Tarkash assists Iranian Dhow in Indian Ocean rescue mission
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Demonstrating its commitment to maritime safety in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy's INS Tarkash provided urgent technical and medical assistance to an Iranian dhow off the Somali coast. The warship's crew restored the vessel's water purification system and treated an injured cre
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Yas Dhows Sailing Race kicks off Saturday with 300 sailors
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club will organise the Yas Dhows Sailing Race (22ft Category) on Saturday, with the participation of 60 dhows carrying 300 sailors and skippers. This race marks the first round of the new season of traditional marine races.
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Indian Coast Guard rescues 12 seafarers in distress from Sunken Dhow
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a remarkable display of prompt and coordinated action, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea on December 4. This humanitarian search and rescue mission saw close collaboration between the Indian Coast Gu
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Al Sila Marine Festival commences in Abu Dhabi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The 4th Al Sila Marine Festival has begun at Al Sila Beach in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Running until December 8, the festival features diverse marine and beach competitions, such as dhow races, fly-fishing, cycling, beach volleyball, and
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Over 120 dhow boats to compete in 3rd Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sail
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The great race, now in its 33rd edition, was founded by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and has been organised by the Dubai International Marine Club since 1991. It commences from Sir Bu Nair Island, passes through Moon Island, and concludes at the Dubai shore, covering a race d
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UAE: 33rd Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race postponed to reserv
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Due to sea conditions and wind patterns, the Higher Organising Committee of the 33rd Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, has made the decision to postpone the race.
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UAE: Ports, customs, and free zone corporation implements precautionary me
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In light of the expected weather conditions in Dubai, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) announced it has temporarily suspended accepting requests for the entry and departure of wooden dhows in Dubai. The PCFC has also advised stakeholders to avoid sailing during this time
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Indian Navy's INS Talwar seizes 940 kgs of narcotics in operation Crimson
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Indian Naval warship INS Talwa intercepted a suspicious dhow on Monday and apprehended 940 Kg narcotics from it.
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Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows facilitates entry of over 3,500 dhows in 20
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Mahmood Amin Khoory, the CEO of the Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, stated that in addition to adopting several initiatives and projects at the PCFC and the efforts of the Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows, the number of trips from January to A
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