Ajman set to have beach rescue tower

ajman — The ajman Civil defence department has completed 80 per cent of the construction of its sea-side monitoring tower. The tower at the ajman beach, constructed at the cost of dh1.5 million, will be used for maritime rescue. it will begin operations by the end of the year.

brigadier Mohammed ali Jumeirah, director of Civil defence for fire stations in ajman, said “the tower has been designed based on international standards and specifications in monitoring and detection of movement”.

The tower will also be supported by drones — to locate and rescue from drowning and also recover bodies of the drowned.

The ajman Civil defence is taking efforts to curb drowning accidents in its beaches to zero within the next two years.

“The rescue team at the centre consist of 15 officers who are proficient in swimming and equipped with advanced technologies for rapid response. The team also monitors the weather conditions to advise swimmers and beachgoers about dangerous areas due to sea currents the increase during strong winds and high waves,” said brig Jumeirah.

The rescue unit will be part of the new monitoring tower after its completion.

The drowning cases at residential buildings is a more challenging issue for the civil defence, as most of the owners do not ensure safety for residents by hiring lifeguards.”

Brigadier Mohammed Ali Jumeirah, director of Civil Defence for fire stations, Ajman

“The drowning cases at residential buildings is a more challenging issue for the civil defence, as most of the owners do not ensure safety for residents by hiring lifeguards.” brig Jumeirah called upon all the building owners to hire lifeguards and maintain good hygiene of pools. addressing the issue of drowning cases at hotels and licensed furnished apartments, he said the civil defence in coordination with municipality have obliged them to appoint lifeguards to protect the swimmers.