Mechanism sought to save stranded fishermen http://www.thehindu.com/2010/05/22/stories/2010052261170200.htm
Special Correspondent Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Swathantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation (KSMTF) has urged the State and Central governments for a permanent mechanism in Thiruvananthapuram to rescue fishermen stranded at sea. A press note quoting State president T.Peter and district secretary Anto Elias said a rescue facility based at Vizhinjam would help in saving scores of fishermen lost in stormy seas during the June-July months every year. Safety committees It also appealed to the Department of Fisheries to constitute sea safety committees in all coastal villages. Warning system The press note proposed an early warning system by the Meteorology Department with the help of the mass media for dissemination of weather conditions. It also highlighted the need for fishermen to adopt precautions to prevent accidents at sea during the unsafe period. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth?hl=en-GB.
