Kochi: Other than the stormy seas, the fisherfolk in the state are facing a number of hiccups like boat wrecks, health-related issues, attacks from vessels, accidents and others. Many a time some of the fishermen succumb to these mishaps due to absence of proper healthcare facilities and this points to the need for ‘marine ambulances’ at our seas. \r\nA recent directive from the government points out that the impending demand for marine ambulances in the seas will soon become a reality as the authorities concerned will soon invite tender for the same. “The project proposal for marine ambulances was accepted by the government during the last week. The design for the same was chalked out by the technical divisions of Cochin Shipyard Limited, Indian Navy, Kerala Ports, Indian Coast Guard and others. |
