The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the federal government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and monitoring all aspects of Dubai's maritime sector, in partnership with the fishermen harbours of Dubai Customs, has revealed the launch of a series of Fishermen Safety training sessions being performed as part of the Dubai Maritime Training Centre (DMTC)'s ongoing awareness project. The initiative is being carried out as part of the Centre's social obligation agenda and in fulfilment of its goal of more enhancing maritime security by expanding understanding and raising awareness across Dubai's diverse maritime segments.

Around 150 participants signed up with the first session performed in Dubai's Umm Suqeim Fishing Harbour # 1. Other sessions to be carried out within the year. The DMTC-supervised trainings will offer security directions and show the correct operation of lifesaving appliances. Individuals will likewise be taught how to respond and react to emergencies and how to send out distress signals and calls utilizing several strategies. They will learn key seamanship abilities and navigational precautions as well. The training sessions are intended for individuals who either have no previous formal training or who need greatly guideline on safety at sea.

Sameera Asad, Manager of Human Resources Department at Dubai Maritime City Authority, and In-charge of Dubai Maritime Training Centre, stated: "The Fishermen Safety series launched by DMTC complements continuous efforts to turn Dubai into a safe maritime hub through the holding of thorough world-class workshops and training programs that focus on preparing the best maritime talents. Promoting a culture of security is essential to achieving maritime quality and ensuring Dubai's sustained maritime management. DMTC therefore aims to enhance safety awareness and understanding from the fundamental up to the advanced levels and will work together carefully with fishermen on dealing with market spaces, enhancing understanding and abilities, and guaranteeing constant personnel development.".

The Dubai Maritime Training Centre is a quality-focused effort presented by DMCA's Dubai Maritime Creativity Lab in 2015 to establish brand-new requirements in maritime employment training. The Centre's continuous awareness campaign intends to inform maritime practitioners on the importance of adopting the very best practices and safety measures to accelerate Dubai's maritime growth.