Complying with an order from District Collector N. Tej Lohit Reddy, a comprehensive safety audit is under way in Kozhikode district to ascertain the fitness of fishing boats and quality of lifesaving accessories kept by boat owners for emergency rescue operations.
A few recent incidents in which fishermen had a close shave following boat capsize incidents off the Kozhikode coast were also instrumental in tightening safety measures.
“We have been frequently inspecting fishing boats since the onset of monsoon on the government’s instructions. In the wake of the Collector’s latest directive, action will intensified,” said Fisheries Deputy Director Abdul Majeed. He made it clear that fishing boats fitted with inboard engines would be specifically examined.
