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Red Sea Global Launches Initiative to Restore Sailing Ships in Umluj

RSG stressed the importance of safeguarding this legacy for the local community
RSG stressed the importance of safeguarding this legacy for the local community
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Red Sea Global Launches Initiative to Restore Sailing Ships in Umluj

RSG stressed the importance of safeguarding this legacy for the local community
RSG stressed the importance of safeguarding this legacy for the local community

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, has launched an initiative to restore sailing ships to revive and preserve maritime heritage.
According to a statemet issued Thursday, RSG stressed the importance of safeguarding this legacy for the local community, as sailing ships have historically been a vital means of transporting goods and passengers between neighboring countries and cities.
The initiative included holding various workshops tailored for the local community to educate young people about traditional shipbuilding. Various stalls were also set up to support the locals to showcase and sell their products.
The statement added that the Oil Sustainability Program (OSP) contributed to the initiative by helping ensure the implementation of the best environmental practices. The program collaborated with JOUTN to supply environmentally friendly paint for the restoration process, which was carried out under the supervision of local fishermen and their families.
RSG said it had organized this initiative over two months. It held meetings with sailing ship owners and introduced them to the initiative's objectives. The owners expressed enthusiasm to participate and cooperate with the organizers.
RSG said it is committed to achieving sustainability in all aspects, with a particular focus on preserving local heritage. This initiative aims to transfer knowledge of a craft that has faded away, revive and pass it on to new generations to ensure its continuation.

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Six Drowning Deaths as Huge Waves Hit Australian Coast

Large waves are seen on Tamarama Beach in Sydney on April 18, 2025, amid powerful swells hitting Australia's east coast. (AFP)
Large waves are seen on Tamarama Beach in Sydney on April 18, 2025, amid powerful swells hitting Australia's east coast. (AFP)
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Six Drowning Deaths as Huge Waves Hit Australian Coast

Large waves are seen on Tamarama Beach in Sydney on April 18, 2025, amid powerful swells hitting Australia's east coast. (AFP)
Large waves are seen on Tamarama Beach in Sydney on April 18, 2025, amid powerful swells hitting Australia's east coast. (AFP)

A fisherman died after being swept off rocks near Sydney on Sunday, stretching the Easter weekend death toll of drownings to six as huge waves battered Australia's east coast.

Emergency services winched two people from the surf at Wattamolla Beach, but one of them couldn't be revived, New South Wales Police said in a statement.

The pair had been fishing when swept off rocks on the outskirts of southern Sydney.

The second person, a 14-year-old boy, was in a stable condition in hospital.

It continued a run of fatalities over the holiday weekend, with the search ongoing for two other people still missing in the surf since Friday -- one off Sydney and one off Melbourne.

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) issued a warning on Thursday that strong swells would create hazardous surf conditions along the coasts of New South Wales and Victoria.

Three people drowned on Friday in New South Wales, while a woman died and a man went missing after they were swept into the sea near Melbourne.

On Saturday, when swells were as high as 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) in some places, a fisherman was swept to his death off rocks in southern New South Wales.

SLSA had released data before the weekend showing 630 people had died at beaches without an active lifesaving service over the last 10 years.

Chief executive Adam Weir advised patrolled beaches should be prioritized for safety.

"We know that Aussies and visitors to our country like to go off the beaten track to enjoy camping, fishing and other coastal activities," Weir said in a statement.

"But these coastal locations can present dangers, some that you can see and some that you can't, which is why we have some simple advice: Stop, Look, Stay Alive."