DP World and Dubai Ports Authority have invested heavily in preparation for any situation in which ships arrive in need of assistance. Despite decades of safety improvements in shipping, vessels can still require places of refuge due to weather, piracy, or mechanical failures. DP World's Jebel Ali Port serves as a key refuge port in the Middle East. Nawaf Abdulla from DP World GCC explained: "We have adopted a mechanism to support emergency responses within the region, accommodating vessels and securing them from potential damage." Read more: https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/maritime-safety/a-place-of-refuge-in-the-middle-east-gulf