The Marine Rescue Unit, an integral component of the Lebanese Civil Defense, is a dedicated volunteer organization with a primary mission of safeguarding lives in the maritime domain along the Lebanese coastline.
In addition to its core life-saving duties, the unit is also entrusted with combating maritime fires and upholding the preservation of the marine environment.
The Marine Rescue Unit of the Lebanese Civil Defense operates from many strategically positioned stations to ensure comprehensive coverage of the 200 kilometers of the Lebanese coastline: The Marine Rescue Unit of the Lebanese Civil Defense is equipped with a diverse range of vessels and resources, including: Furthermore, the unit maintains a comprehensive array of diving equipment for underwater operations and possesses specialized resources for responding to oil pollution incidents.
These resources include various types of containment booms to mitigate the impact of oil spills on the marine environment.
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