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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.