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Sea Safety for fishermen in South Asia.

Small boat fishermen are among the most vulnerable seafarers in the world. Their profession is fraught with risks and dangers from working in a natural environment that has the potential to turn hostile anytime. Death at sea does not come as a surprise and is hence accepted as part of this hazardous profession.

Traditional survival and emergency response knowledge has been rendered obsolete with the introduction of modern technologies like engines into the small scale fishery. Small boat fishermen now go greater distances from the shore, fish in isolation and take far greater risks.

Working in this hostile, natural environment can be made safer by equipping fishermen with the know-how and equipment for survival at sea during emergencies like stranding and capsize.

Community based search and rescue systems must be evolved from the seafaring experience of fishermen and their intimate knowledge of the coast thereby reducing dependency on the Navy and the Coast Guard who have other priorities as well.

Accidents at sea must be studied and analysed to gain insights into the risks and dangers faced by fishermen.

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Apr 8

INCOIS launches Small Vessel Advisory and Forecast Services

The Small Vessel Advisory and Forecast Services includes forecasting to small vessels about

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INCOIS launches Small Vessel Advisory and Forecast Services

The Small Vessel Advisory and Forecast Services includes forecasting to small vessels about

Apr 8

Apr 6

Tragedy on high seas: Indian Coast Guard rescues 8 fishermen; one dead, one missing

some thoughts: the responder to the first distress call was the ICG but they diverted a merchant ship

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Tragedy on high seas: Indian Coast Guard rescues 8 fishermen; one dead, one missing

some thoughts: the responder to the first distress call was the ICG but they diverted a merchant ship

Apr 6

Mar 13

South Korea unveils inaugural autonomous containership

South Korea unveils inaugural autonomous containership The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has

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South Korea unveils inaugural autonomous containership

South Korea unveils inaugural autonomous containership The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has

Mar 13

Feb 27

New study sheds new light on fish consumption patterns in India

27 February 2024, at 7:03 am A new study into fish consumption levels across India has crowned

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New study sheds new light on fish consumption patterns in India

27 February 2024, at 7:03 am A new study into fish consumption levels across India has crowned

Feb 27

11/2/23

Digress: Link to my latest video

Here's the updated link: https://youtu.be/eN2USzgkzvQ

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Digress: Link to my latest video

Here's the updated link: https://youtu.be/eN2USzgkzvQ

11/2/23

10/27/23

Why Karachi’s Indigenous Coastal Cuisine Finds Itself on the Margins

Why Karachi's Indigenous Coastal Cuisine Finds Itself on the Margins There isn't a single

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Why Karachi’s Indigenous Coastal Cuisine Finds Itself on the Margins

Why Karachi's Indigenous Coastal Cuisine Finds Itself on the Margins There isn't a single

10/27/23

10/13/23

Manila: Fishermen’s safety at risk if trained as maritime warriors — lawmaker

A Philippine congressman on Monday opposed giving fishermen intelligence and security roles within

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Manila: Fishermen’s safety at risk if trained as maritime warriors — lawmaker

A Philippine congressman on Monday opposed giving fishermen intelligence and security roles within

10/13/23

9/13/23

Powering the next chapter in maritime connectivity for commercial fishing vessels

*sponsored content by the OEM. Pls follow link at the end to find out more about this digital

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Powering the next chapter in maritime connectivity for commercial fishing vessels

*sponsored content by the OEM. Pls follow link at the end to find out more about this digital

9/13/23

8/1/23

Coast guard rescues fishing boat in distress 21 NM off Kochi

this is encouraging news, the fact that they organised a rescue just 21 NM off the coast. also, this

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Coast guard rescues fishing boat in distress 21 NM off Kochi

this is encouraging news, the fact that they organised a rescue just 21 NM off the coast. also, this

8/1/23

7/25/23

Dutch Operator Places Remote-Controlled Cargo Vessels into Service

Netherlands-based shipping company Naval Inland Navigation has begun operating a fleet of 10 remotely

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Dutch Operator Places Remote-Controlled Cargo Vessels into Service

Netherlands-based shipping company Naval Inland Navigation has begun operating a fleet of 10 remotely

7/25/23

7/7/23

New spin on the ISRO Transponders planned for fishing boats across India

Apparently some bureaucrats in Odisha had requested the centre for transponders to protect the Olive

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New spin on the ISRO Transponders planned for fishing boats across India

Apparently some bureaucrats in Odisha had requested the centre for transponders to protect the Olive

7/7/23

6/21/23

ISRO to set up satellite terminals on fishing boats in 13 coastal states

*Forgot to add that this transponder also allows continuous tracking of the boats like a vessel

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ISRO to set up satellite terminals on fishing boats in 13 coastal states

*Forgot to add that this transponder also allows continuous tracking of the boats like a vessel

6/21/23

Sailor John, Ahana Lakshmi3

6/15/23

Radio Monsoon redux?

Thanks very much, Ahana. Glad to know someone as good as Dr John Kurien has tracked this. I'm not

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Radio Monsoon redux?

Thanks very much, Ahana. Glad to know someone as good as Dr John Kurien has tracked this. I'm not

6/15/23

6/8/23

Digress: my video on a limb prosthetic donation and fitting camp

This camp was organised by the All-India Anglo-Indian Association, Tangasseri branch in collaboration

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Digress: my video on a limb prosthetic donation and fitting camp

This camp was organised by the All-India Anglo-Indian Association, Tangasseri branch in collaboration

6/8/23

5/18/23

Fish meal exports boom on sardine rush to Indian coasts amid global shortage

Fish meal exports boom on sardine rush to Indian coasts amid global shortage As fish meal exports

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Fish meal exports boom on sardine rush to Indian coasts amid global shortage

Fish meal exports boom on sardine rush to Indian coasts amid global shortage As fish meal exports

5/18/23

Andrew Mohan Charles

4/20/23

Re: [SeaSafetySouthAsia] press releases blitzkrieg

That was a true update Andrew Mohan Charles On Sat, 18 Feb 2023 at 12:49, Sailor John <johnswamy@

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Re: [SeaSafetySouthAsia] press releases blitzkrieg

That was a true update Andrew Mohan Charles On Sat, 18 Feb 2023 at 12:49, Sailor John <johnswamy@

4/20/23

12/16/22

Fisherman Drowns In Sea After Bee Attack

*fishing was already a highly dangerous activity and now this: A 65-year old fisherman drowned after

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Fisherman Drowns In Sea After Bee Attack

*fishing was already a highly dangerous activity and now this: A 65-year old fisherman drowned after

12/16/22

12/14/22

Nemo, a tracking device with distress alerting for small boats now piloting in the EU

*This is primarily a tracking device to gather data from small-scale fisheries. It runs on a hybrid

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Nemo, a tracking device with distress alerting for small boats now piloting in the EU

*This is primarily a tracking device to gather data from small-scale fisheries. It runs on a hybrid

12/14/22

8/13/22

Coast Guard airlifts 10 fishermen from turbulent sea to safety in Raigad

*this is unprecedented. Airlifting of fishermen has never happened before and the fact that the coast

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Coast Guard airlifts 10 fishermen from turbulent sea to safety in Raigad

*this is unprecedented. Airlifting of fishermen has never happened before and the fact that the coast

8/13/22

7/26/22

Alert systems of no use in mishaps, say fishermen

Sources said on Sunday, a trawler named 'Bhagabati' was engaged in fishing when it caught

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Alert systems of no use in mishaps, say fishermen

Sources said on Sunday, a trawler named 'Bhagabati' was engaged in fishing when it caught

7/26/22

2/16/22

Ashok Kumar, Sr. Scientist, CIFT, RIP

Obituary and tribute posted by his colleague: Deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected demise of Dr

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Ashok Kumar, Sr. Scientist, CIFT, RIP

Obituary and tribute posted by his colleague: Deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected demise of Dr

2/16/22

1/25/22

The Dangerous Ideas of “Longtermism” and “Existential Risk” (long-form)

By Phil Torres So-called rationalists have created a disturbing secular religion that looks like it

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The Dangerous Ideas of “Longtermism” and “Existential Risk” (long-form)

By Phil Torres So-called rationalists have created a disturbing secular religion that looks like it

1/25/22

1/23/22

Lillian Bilocca: Plaque for woman who revolutionised safety at sea

Lillian Bilocca (née Marshall; 26 May 1929 – 3 August 1988) was a British fisheries worker and

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Lillian Bilocca: Plaque for woman who revolutionised safety at sea

Lillian Bilocca (née Marshall; 26 May 1929 – 3 August 1988) was a British fisheries worker and

1/23/22

12/8/21

Boats fuelled by plastic oil eat into Tamil Nadu government coffers

The fishermen said the insufficiency of the subsidised fuel and the spiraling diesel price have

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Boats fuelled by plastic oil eat into Tamil Nadu government coffers

The fishermen said the insufficiency of the subsidised fuel and the spiraling diesel price have

12/8/21

11/20/21

No masks, no vaccines: Scientists mystified as Africa avoids Covid-19 disaster

When the coronavirus first emerged last year, health officials feared the pandemic would sweep across

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No masks, no vaccines: Scientists mystified as Africa avoids Covid-19 disaster

When the coronavirus first emerged last year, health officials feared the pandemic would sweep across

11/20/21

11/14/21

The Human-Built World Is Not Built For Humans (Digress)

The Human-Built World Is Not Built For Humans The Convivial Society: Vol. 2, No. 19 “I believe that a

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The Human-Built World Is Not Built For Humans (Digress)

The Human-Built World Is Not Built For Humans The Convivial Society: Vol. 2, No. 19 “I believe that a

11/14/21

11/12/21

DeepMind’s AI predicts almost exactly when and where it’s going to rain

The firm worked with UK weather forecasters to create a model that was better at making short term

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DeepMind’s AI predicts almost exactly when and where it’s going to rain

The firm worked with UK weather forecasters to create a model that was better at making short term

11/12/21

10/29/21

The bell tolls at sea (digress)

Steven Jones, the compiler of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on the collective mood onboard. If it

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The bell tolls at sea (digress)

Steven Jones, the compiler of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on the collective mood onboard. If it

10/29/21

Sailor John, Ahana Lakshmi2

10/20/21

How to pronounce the Zulu click sounds (digress)

Hi John, Thanks for sharing these two videos. Always wondered about the clicks. best ahana On Wed, 20

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How to pronounce the Zulu click sounds (digress)

Hi John, Thanks for sharing these two videos. Always wondered about the clicks. best ahana On Wed, 20

10/20/21

9/30/21

Drunk Turkish man, reported missing, participates in his own search operation

Under the influence of alcohol, Mutlu had joined the search party and walked along it, under the

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Drunk Turkish man, reported missing, participates in his own search operation

Under the influence of alcohol, Mutlu had joined the search party and walked along it, under the

9/30/21

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