Collision wrecked the boat and injured three of the crew members DUBAI: Dubai Police successfully rescued eight sailors after their fishing boat collided with a commercial cargo ship, the Emirates News Agency reported on Sunday. The collision wrecked the boat and injured three of the crew members, who were immediately airlifted to Rashid Hospital in Dubai. Brigadier Hassan Suhail Al-Suwaidi, director of the Ports Police Station, said that the accident occurred late at night while the fishing boat was heading toward Dubai’s fish market waterfront. Al-Suwaidi said: “The impact forced the boat to drift two nautical miles before the cargo ship stopped, causing the fishing vessel to break apart. “The cargo ship, due to its massive size, could not enter the port. Our marine rescue boats swiftly evacuated the sailors from the vessel and transferred them to the station despite challenging weather conditions and high waves caused by strong winds.” He warned seafarers not to ignore weather warnings, especially at this time of year when conditions can change quickly, increasing the risk of accidents and drowning, particularly for those who are not strong swimmers or who underestimate the dangers.