Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 21 March 2025
A 3-day coaching programme on ‘Maintenance of Boat Engines & Fishing Practices,’ collectively organized by the Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration and the Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET), Chennai, concluded on twentieth March 2025 on the Fisheries Training Centre, Marine Hill. A complete of 25 fishermen from all three districts of the Islands participated within the programme, which aimed to equip them with sensible data and hands-on coaching.
Ms. Jagtap Kalyani Rajendra, Director of Fisheries, was the chief visitor through the valedictory session. She counseled CIFNET for his or her sensible strategy in conducting the classes, making certain higher understanding for the fishermen group. She emphasised that the coaching would contribute positively to the Government of India’s Tuna Cluster Development initiative within the A&N Islands, selling the sustainable utilisation of potential sources. She additionally urged the fishermen to benefit from present schemes underneath the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to improve their fishing boats and goal commercially priceless species, notably Tuna and Tuna-like sources.
A four-member CIFNET group led the classes, comprising Mr. Ok. Manimaran, Senior Instructor (Marine Engineering), Mr. G. Gopikrishnan, Skipper, Mr. S. Viswanathan, Instructor (Marine Engineering), and Mr. V. Naresh Kumar. The coaching coated key points such because the fundamentals of marine engines, varied engine programs, restore and upkeep, troubleshooting engine defects, security practices at sea, accountable fishing codes, and vessel sign protocols.
As a part of the programme, contributors have been additionally taken on an publicity go to to the Fishery Survey of India vessel MFV Blue Marlin, the place they gained sensible insights into superior fishing strategies, the usage of life-saving home equipment, navigational gear, and hygienic dealing with of Tuna onboard.
Speaking on the event, the Joint Director (Fisheries) inspired the trainees to enroll in superior coaching programmes supplied by CIFNET to reinforce their abilities and discover self-employment alternatives in fishing boat and engine restore. Mr. S. U. Maheshwar Rao, Governing Body Member, NFDB, Hyderabad, requested the Department to sponsor a minimum of 10 educated youth from the fishermen group for long-term superior coaching at CIFNET, which may handle the scarcity of certified technicians within the Islands.
During the valedictory session, the Director of Fisheries distributed certificates to all of the contributors, who expressed confidence in making use of their newly acquired abilities in troubleshooting boat engines and dealing with gear at sea. The fishermen trainees additionally expressed gratitude to the Department of Fisheries for organizing such specialised coaching.
Earlier, Mr. Manimaran, Senior Instructor (Marine Engineering), welcomed the gathering, and the occasion concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Gopikrishnan, CIFNET, Chennai.
