Awareness safety drive held for fishing boat owners

On Friday, Rishikonda marine police collaborated with Fisheries Department officials to conduct an awareness meeting for fishing boat owners in Kothuru village, Bheemunipatnam mandal. Circle Inspector M. Apparao, Sub-Inspectors G. Murali Krishna and P. Manoj Kumar, along with Fisheries Development Officer R. Eshwar Raj, participated in the event. The meeting was attended by boat owners from fishing villages situated between Chapala Thimmapuram and Nagamayyapalem.

Officials emphasized the importance of every fishing boat being equipped with life jackets, lifebuoys, and other lifesaving equipment. They advised fishermen to stay vigilant and monitor weather warnings, refraining from sailing in adverse conditions. In case of emergencies, boat owners were urged to report them promptly. Furthermore, the officials encouraged boat owners to install transponders, if provided by the government, to enhance vessel monitoring and coastal security.