Dubai Police to promote maritime safety and security

DUBAI: Dubai Police announced its collaboration with Informa Markets to support the upcoming Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East (SMLME) event. Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the leading maritime and logistics event in the region is scheduled to take place on May 16-18, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubai Police will be the ‘Strategic Partner’ for the event, and will participate in various activities and sessions.

The collaboration between Informa Markets and Dubai Police aims to bring together industry leaders, experts, and key stakeholders dealing with maritime safety and security to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the sector. Representing Dubai Police, Dr (Colonel) Hassan Suhail Thabet, Deputy Director, Dubai Ports Police Station, will atend the opening ceremony of SMLME.

Speakers representing Dubai Police in various sessions being held during the event will emphasise on Maritime Security, Women in Maritime Leadership, and Maritime Training. The entity will also showcase its latest security and training technologies at its stand, and will demonstrate operations carried out by ports police.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the collaboration, Dr (Colonel) Hassan Suhail Thabet, Deputy Director, Dubai Ports Police Station said: “Maritime safety, security, and training are critical aspects of the industry that are essential for ensuring safe and efficient operations at sea. It involves various measures and procedures in order to prevent accidents and incidents such as ship collisions, groundings, and fires.