Mangaluru: The Karnataka Coast Guard conducted a community interaction programme with fishermen at Bunder village here to sensitise the local fishing populace on safety and security at sea.
Around 50 fishermen and personnel from the Fisheries Department, Coastal Security Police (CSP) and Customs attended the programme on Wednesday, a Coast Guard release here said.
During the interaction, the fishermen were apprised of the present security scenario and the important role they play as eyes and ears at sea.
They were encouraged to share any untoward or suspicious activities at sea with the Indian Coast Guard.
The fishermen were also briefed about various safety precautions to be adhered to while operating at sea including the use of safety equipment.
They were asked to carry boat registration papers including biometric identity cards and Aadhaar cards during their fishing expeditions and also operate in groups or buddy systems so that they can help each other in the event of an emergency.
Assistant Commandant Apoorva Sharma sensitised the gathering about the importance of heeding to weather warnings and collecting weather updates before venturing to sea.