The Syrian Embassy in Riyadh rescued 5 Syrian sailors who had been stranded for 6 months from the port of Jizan.
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The Syrian Embassy in Riyadh, in coordination with the Saudi authorities, managed to end the suffering of five Syrian sailors, including a captain, who were stuck on a ship near the port of Jizan for six months.
The crisis began after the port authorities refused to accept the ship for delivery due to the deterioration of its technical condition and incapacity, before its owner abandoned the crew and evaded his financial obligations, according to the story of Captain Walid Muhammad Abu Bakr.
The sailors faced difficult living conditions, including food and water shortages and fuel depletion, and were forced to ration electricity consumption due to rising temperatures in the Red Sea.
Captain Abu Bakar, from Arwad Island, revealed that the ship is more than 45 years old, and that it suffers from serious faults and water leaks, in addition to the collapse of the power generators and the weakness of the main engine.
The embassy moved immediately upon receiving a distress call through the emergency line, and coordinated with the relevant Saudi authorities to facilitate the entry of sailors into the kingdom and ensure their safety.
Diplomatic efforts resulted in the transfer of the five sailors to the city of Jeddah, in preparation for their return to Syria, while the embassy expressed its appreciation for the cooperation of the Saudi authorities in ending the crisis.