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Kerala Fisheries Minister visits Indian Coast Guard station at Vizhinjam
 
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Minister for Fisheries Saji Cherian visited Indian Coast Guard Station at Vizhinjam, here on Wednesday.
During the visit, the minister was given a presentation by the Station Commander about various maritime Search and Rescue vessels available and suggestions for procurement of suitable boats by Govt of Kerala for the Fisheries department.
The minister also visited the Coast Guard jetty and the interceptor boat of the Indian Coast Guard. Later, the minister embarked onboard ICGS C-441 for a sea sortie and viewed ICG operations including operation of IC-309.

On completion of the sortie, the minister briefed the press on the purpose of his visit. He said that in the last five months most of the accidents in the sea happened within 5 nautical miles from the shore.
He asked the Coast Guard to submit a report within one month to buy boats which can be used for carrying out search and rescue operations within 20 nautical miles.
In the presentation submitted by the Coast Guard, detailed information on which boat can be used for search and rescue operation, speed of the boat to reach the incident site were given in the presentation.
The minister said a coastal protection movement will be initiated in Kerala with the participation of the Coast Guard. He commended the efforts of ICG in ensuring the safety of fishermen at sea. He also assured continued support of the Govt. of Kerala to the Indian Coast Guard in infrastructure development. Kovalam MLA M Vincent, Coast Guard Officials, Defence Spokesperson and state officials were also present in the event.

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