Fisheries dept. to deploy rescue guards at fishing harbours
The Fisheries department in Kerala is deploying trained rescue guards at major fishing harbours to enhance sea safety during the upcoming southwest monsoon. This initiative aims to ensure a swift emergency response for traditional fishers during the annual trawling ban period. However, some fishermen have expressed concerns about the temporary nature of these appointments and the underutilization of experienced rescue personnel.
- ▪The rescue guards will be deployed from June 9 to July 31 at Beypore, Koyilandy, and Puthiyappa fishing harbours.
- ▪Only registered fishers trained at the Goa National Institute of Water Sports will be considered for deployment.
- ▪Interviews for selecting eligible rescue guards will be held on May 28 at the Deputy Director of Fisheries office.
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With the southwest monsoon expected to hit the Kerala coast in the coming weeks, the Fisheries department has stepped up efforts to enhance sea safety for traditional fishers by deploying trained rescue guards across major fishing harbours in Kozhikode district during the annual trawling ban period.The initiative, to be implemented from June 9 to July 31 under the supervision of the Beypore fisheries station, will cover Beypore, Koyilandy and Puthiyappa fishing harbours. According to officials, the move is aimed at ensuring a swift emergency response and improving preparedness for accidents and distress situations at sea during the rough monsoon season.The department plans to engage specially trained rescue personnel capable of carrying out marine rescue operations even under adverse…
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