Fishermen who start the sea without life jackets will soon be ensured by the security equipment of the state government, fishing, ports and minister of inland water transport by S. Vaidya informed the legislative council on Wednesday.
The Minister responded to a member of the Tippann Kamakanur Congress and stated that several measures were taken to prevent accidents and death during fishing at sea. The fishing boat licenses are issued only after ensuring life equipment such as life jackets and life buoy is available to the number of fishermen on board.
In addition, two -way GPS -based communication systems are installed on fishing ships. Two “sea ambulances” will be functional in two months for emergency treatment in the event of accidents and more will be obtained if necessary, he said.
“Since last year the families of fishermen who die during the fishing
Published – August 13, 2025 20:28
