Saudi Border Guard rescues seven after vessel breaks down off Rabigh coast in Makkah Region.
Saudi Arabia’s Border Guard rescued seven people after their vessel suffered a mechanical failure at sea off the coast of Rabigh in the Makkah region, authorities said.
The General Directorate of the Border Guard said the rescued group included six Saudi citizens and one Egyptian resident. Search and rescue teams responded immediately after receiving a distress call, reached the vessel, and safely brought all seven occupants ashore without injuries.
The authority said its maritime search and rescue units remain on standby around the clock to respond to emergencies and accidents in Saudi waters.
It urged seafarers to comply with maritime safety regulations before and during voyages, including ensuring vessels are seaworthy and wearing life jackets at all times.
The authority also advised the public to call 911 in the Makkah, Madinah and Eastern Province regions, or 994 in other parts of the Kingdom, to request assistance in maritime emergencies.
